Commas II

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Commas II
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Review of Rules from Commas I

• Separate words in a series
• To Separate two adjectives in place of the word
  and.
• When an ly adjective is used with other
  adjectives.
• Surround the name of a person being addressed.
• Separate days of the month from the year and
  after the year.
• Separate the City from the State
• Surrounds degrees or titles used with names
• After a phrase of more than 3 words at the
  beginning of a sentence
• To separate ideas that interrupt the flow of a
  sentence
• To specify or describe something

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Conjunctions

• Conjunction Junction

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To separate two independent clauses joined
together by a coordinating conjunction (aka
FANBOYS)

• I went to New York this past week with my best
  friend, and we saw our favorite Broadway show.

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Introduce or Interrupt Quotations

• The author foreshadowed in his novel, the four
  friends had no clue they were heading for
  disaster.
• And
• Hey guys, Jimmy asked, did we bring our life
  jackets?

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To Separate a Statement From a Question

• I can do this, can I not?

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To Separate Contrasting Parts of a Sentence

• Today is my friends birthday, not mine.

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Beginning a Sentence With Introductory Words

• Well, I guess I was wrong after all I can do
  this!

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Surrounding Transitional Words When used as
Interrupters

• Because I slept in this morning, consequently, I
  wasnt able to turn in my homework.

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After Introductory Words

• The dog in that neighborhood really annoys me.
  For instance, last week it was barking at me
  while I was trying to deliver mail to the
  Garcias house!

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Comma Splice

• A comma splice is when a comma is used to join
  two independent clauses together.
• What are some of the ways you think we could
  solve the problem of a comma splice?
• Larry drove to Marks house to show him his
  new car, Mark was not home.

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Fixing A Comma Splice

• Use a period
• Use a semi-colon
• Use a coordinating conjunction
• Use an independent marker word

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Fixing a Fused Sentence

• Use a period
• Use a semi-colon
• Use a coordinating conjunction
• Use an independent marker word

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Fused Sentences

• Two independent clauses in one sentence
  without any punctuation between them.
• How can we fix this problem?
• Jessica is starting a new school tomorrow she
  already has her new clothes picked out to wear.

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Practice

1. Bring plenty of drinks for the party. For example
   7-up Dr. Pepper Coke and diet drinks too.
2. I went out with my friends last night but I had
   to be home by 2am.
3. I can call you if I need your support right?
4. This is my responsibility not yours.

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Practice

1. Bring plenty of drinks for the party. For
   example, 7-up, Dr. Pepper, Coke, and diet drinks
   too.
2. I went out with my friends last night, but I had
   to be home by 2am.
3. I can call you if I need your support, right?
4. This is my responsibility, not yours.

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Practice

1. I had a full nights sleep last night yet I still
   feel very tired.
2. I would on the other hand understand if you
   choose to stay home and do your homework instead
   of hang out because I know how hard it is to have
   to catch up later.
3. Yes I have no problem helping you with that.
4. This is your paper not mine.

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Practice

1. I had a full nights sleep last night, yet I
   still feel very tired.
2. I would, on the other hand, understand if you
   choose to stay home and do your homework instead
   of hang out because I know how hard it is to have
   to catch up later.
3. Yes, I have no problem helping you with that.
4. This is your paper, not mine.

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Practice

1. She has been flaky for the past month or so. For
   instance last week I asked her to write me a
   recommendation letter and I still have not heard
   from her.
2. Maam the sales clerk asked is there anything
   I can do for you?
3. The politician proclaimed I will help create
   more jobs.

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Practice

1. She has been flaky for the past month or so. For
   instance, last week I asked her to write me a
   recommendation letter and I still have not heard
   from her.
2. Maam, the sales clerk asked, is there
   anything I can do for you?
3. The politician proclaimed, I will help create
   more jobs.

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Practice

1. Now lets start the movie.
2. Because I slept in this morning consequently I
   wasnt able to turn in my homework.
3. You will be there too wont you?

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Practice

1. Now, lets start the movie.
2. Because I slept in this morning, consequently, I
   wasnt able to turn in my homework.
3. You will be there too, wont you?

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Resources

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• http//owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_c
  omma.html
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