PPT-Comma Rules: Phrases, Clauses, & Conjunctions
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Grammar Notes 6103 Commas after Introductory Phrases amp Clauses Use a comma after an introductory participial phrase Ex Determined to finish the sweater by Friday
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Grammar Notes 6103 Commas after Introductory Phrases amp Clauses Use a comma after an introductory participial phrase Ex Determined to finish the sweater by Friday my grandmother knit night and day. Mrs. Burhenn. What is a clause?. A clause is a group of words that contain BOTH a subject AND a verb.. There are two main types of clauses, an independent clause, and a dependent clause.. Independent Clauses. Parts of Speech. Prepositions. A. preposition . is a word, which introduces a phrase. .. . An . object follows it. . The . object is always a noun or a pronoun. . Sometimes . there may be adjectives describing the noun.. • . Helps to combine a dependent clause to an independent clause.. • . Dependent clause – incomplete thought . After the game. •. Independent clause – complete thought (subject, predicate, doesn’t need more info). What is a conjunction?. A conjunction is . a sentence joiner. .. FANBOYS review. The FANBOYS words are . coordinating. . conjunctions. . We can use them to . combine two complete sentences.. FANBOYS REVIEW. By Alexis Kitchens . Subordinating conjunctions. The subordinating conjunction is the essential ingredient in a complex sentence. One main clause (or independent) and one subordinate(or dependent) makes up a complex sentence. is generally used to separate words or groups of words so that the meaning of a sentence is clear.. ,. Commas!. R. ule One: Use commas to separate items in a series. . . "He ate pancakes, bacon, and grits.”. What is an independent clause?. Subject. + . verb. + complete thought. . Examples: . I am going to the store. . My son rode a yellow bus to school this morning. . What is a dependent clause?. Subject. Bakersfield College. Jessica . Wojtysiak. Journey Entry: Job Happiness Reflection. What factors contribute to job happiness?. Think of someone you know who hates their job. You may write about yourself. Write about why you think this person hates their job. . A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader.. ,. Sentence Structure:. Commas in a Series. Place commas in a sentence to divide items in a list.. coordinating conjunctions. ), but . subordinating conjunction . and . adverbial conjunctions . are also used (and should be); however, they can sometimes create written mistakes.. #10 FANBOYS. -------------CONJUNCTION WRITING TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS----------. , . A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader.. . Overview: When to use a comma. Set off interrupting or parenthetical expressions (clauses and phrases).. Prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections, by golly! Parts of Speech Prepositions A preposition is a word, which introduces a phrase . An object follows it. The object is always a noun or a pronoun. Coordinating Conjunctions. Coordinating Conjunctions . FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So). Always. in the . middle. of a sentence.. Indicates that two ideas are of . equal. importance.. Coordinating Conjunctions . ).. Road construction can be inconvenient, but it is necessary.. The new house has a large fenced backyard, so I am sure our dog will enjoy it.. Comma. To get a good grade, you must complete all your assignments..
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