Todays Grammar Slammer for Friday 116

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Todays Grammar Slammer for Friday 1/16

• Proper use of commas
• in a series (3 or more items)
• red, white, and blue
• baking cookies, wrapping presents, and hanging
  stockings

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Todays Grammar Slammer for Friday 1/16

• Proper use of commas
• before a conjunction (and, but, or) that
  introduces an independent clause (can stand alone
  as a complete sentence)
• I enjoy writing, but I often find it frustrating.
  (independent clause)
• The baby either wanted to eat or have her diaper
  changed. (compound verb)
• The movie was excellent but too long. (dependent
  clause)