Writing Lab Comma Use Game.

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Writing Lab Comma Use Game

Rules Each team member will read a sentence and select the correct answer for five points. Points will be doubled after the first round. Total points will be added at the end and a winner declared.

Comma Rules Rule One: Always place a comma after introductory words, phrases, or clauses.

Comma Rules Rule Two: Always place a comma between two independent clauses separated by a conjunction (and, or, but, nor, so, for, yet).

Comma Rules Rule Three: Place commas around nonrestrictive elements.

Comma Rules Rule Four: Always place commas between items in a series (words, dates, geographical locations, numbers, titles).

GOOD LUCK!!!