Comma Rules Why do we need them?.

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Comma Rules Why do we need them?

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Rule # 1 Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more Example I need to buy eggs milk lettuce and bread. I need to buy eggs, milk,lettuce and bread.

Rule # 2 Use a comma to separate independent clauses when they are joined by the following conjunctions. FOR – AND- NOR –BUT- OR – YET – SO (FANBOYS) Example I want to buy the new jacket but it is too expensive. I want to buy the new jacket,but it is too expensive.

Rule # 3 Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence. Example “We need more sugar” she said “before it runs out.” “We need more sugar,” she said,“before it runs out.”

Rule # 4 Use a comma to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause. Example When I get older, I will be able to drive. (Dependent),(Independent) If you are good, I will buy you an apple. (Dependent), (Independent)

Rule # 5 Use a comma to separate appositives,a phrase not essential to the sentence. Example My brother a 26 year old male is watching TV. My brother ,a 26 year old male ,is watching TV.

Rule # 6 Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence. Example Hi how are you? Hi,how are you?

WHITE BOARDS 2’s get markers and dry erasers for your table 3’s get dry erase boards for your table 2’s get markers and dry erasers for your table

PRACTICE Rewrite the following sentences and place commas in the correct places within the sentence

Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt.

Sorry we do not have enough room.

My favorite colors are blue red and pink.

He said “We need to lower taxes!”

They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.

Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.

When I get home I am going to brush my teeth.

We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie theater.

In five minutes the building will be closed.

Yes I would like more water please.

Daniel Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.

“I am tired” he muttered.

1’s return the dry erase boards 4’s return markers and erasers RETURN BOARDS 1’s return the dry erase boards 4’s return markers and erasers