Punctuation:
Comma Review
The Plan
On the following slides, we will cover the rules for commas and semicolons and practice punctuating with each correctly. Pay close attention to the directions.
Comma Rule 1
Use a comma to separate items in a series. Example: The teacher passed out the quiz, sat down on her chair, and stared at the students.
Comma Rule 2
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. Example: You can go to a movie with me, or you can go shopping alone.
Comma Rule 3
Use a comma after an introductory element. Hint words: after, although, as, while, when, until, before, because, if, since Example: If the football team wants to win the trophy, they will have to practice every day.
Comma Rule 4
Use a comma to set off clauses that are NOT essential to the meaning of the sentence. Example: My grandfather, who is ninety years old, has his own social media accounts.
Comma Rule 5
Use a comma to set off an appositive. Example: My uncle's car, a red Lamborghini, always gets attention on the road.
Comma Rule 6
Use a comma to separate coordinating adjectives. Example: The man lived a long, happy life.
Comma Rule 7
Use a comma to indicate a direct address. Example: It was a pleasure to meet you, John.
Comma Rule 8
Use a comma to set off quoted elements. Example: Shakespeare writes, "All the world's a stage" in As You Like It.
Comma Review
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Punctuation:
Comma Review
The Plan
On the following slides, we will cover the rules for commas and semicolons and practice punctuating with each correctly. Pay close attention to the directions.
Comma Rule 1
Use a comma to separate items in a series. Example: The teacher passed out the quiz, sat down on her chair, and stared at the students.
Comma Rule 2
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. Example: You can go to a movie with me, or you can go shopping alone.
Comma Rule 3
Use a comma after an introductory element. Hint words: after, although, as, while, when, until, before, because, if, since Example: If the football team wants to win the trophy, they will have to practice every day.
Comma Rule 4
Use a comma to set off clauses that are NOT essential to the meaning of the sentence. Example: My grandfather, who is ninety years old, has his own social media accounts.
Comma Rule 5
Use a comma to set off an appositive. Example: My uncle's car, a red Lamborghini, always gets attention on the road.
Comma Rule 6
Use a comma to separate coordinating adjectives. Example: The man lived a long, happy life.
Comma Rule 7
Use a comma to indicate a direct address. Example: It was a pleasure to meet you, John.
Comma Rule 8
Use a comma to set off quoted elements. Example: Shakespeare writes, "All the world's a stage" in As You Like It.