Vocabulary Strategy: Greek Roots Commas are used to separate words or groups of words within a complete thought. Use commas to separate items in a series A series may by single words or groups of words Example: Yesterday I dusted, mopped, and swept. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. 1. The day was wet cold and windy. 2. I searched for the lost contact lens in the sink on the counter and on the floor.

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek Roots Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that come before a noun. Sometimes, the last adjective in the series is thought of as part of the noun. DO NOT use a comma in this case. (The tall pine tree swayed.) [not tall, pine tree] Example: Pita is a round, flat bread. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. 1. His calm wrinkled face told a story. 2. Alexandra and I found an old rusty bicycle in the vacant lot down the street.

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek Roots Use commas before the FANBOYS in a compound sentence. FANBOYS include the words: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Example: Theo will bring the salad, and Sarah will bring the apple juice. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. 1. I went to bed early for I had a big day ahead of me. 2. Alexandra and I found an old rusty bicycle in the vacant lot down the street.

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek Roots Commas are used to separate words or groups of words within a complete thought. Tip: Insert the word “and” between two adjectives. If it sounds awkward, do not use a comma. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write a C beside it. 1. The crowded dining rooms is filled with people celebrating my birthday. 2. Sugar cane bananas and citrus fruits are grown in Jamaica.

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek Roots Commas are used to separate words or groups of words within a complete thought. A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write a C beside it. 1. The storm brought heavy rain but the tornado caused the most damage. 2. I wanted to buy a camera so I mowed yards to earn extra money.