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Mini-Lessons Quiz on Friday-No Notes
Everyday Use of Commas Mini-Lessons Quiz on Friday-No Notes
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Mini-Lesson 1 4 uses for commas
To keep numbers clear In dates and addresses In direct address To set off appositive phrases
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Keep numbers clear EXAMPLES 1, 000 soup labels 42, 000, 000 people 1, 730 baseball cards
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EXAMPLES In dates and addresses March 1, 2010
404 State Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 50012
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In Direct Address Examples John, please turn in your assignment.
Please be quiet, Jeff.
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To Set off Appositive Phrases
Examples Mr. Eastin, our band teacher, plays the trumpet. Mrs. Brett, the art teacher, has two children.
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Practice for Mini-Lesson 1
In your comma packet please complete the following pages: we will be grading it in class the next day Pg Pg. 361
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Mini-Lesson 2 4 more uses of commas
To separate Introductory phrases and clauses To separate items in a series To set off interruptions To separate independent clauses in compound sentences
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To separate introductory phrases and clauses
Examples After running the two-mile race, I needed a drink of water. During my free time, I enjoy shopping and going to the movies.
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To separate items in a series
Examples I do the mile run, the high jump, and the long jump. I had to clean my room, wash the dishes, and take out the garbage before I could go out.
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To set off interruptions
Examples However, the mile run is my best event. For instance, I always wanted to cook something.
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To separate independent clauses in compound sentences
Example I run every morning, but I never run more then three miles. While I enjoy scary movies, I like love stories even more.
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Practice for Mini-Lesson 2
In your comma packet please complete the following pages: we will be grading it in class the next day Pgs Pg. 362
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Mini-Lesson 3 Finish the rest of the packet Pgs. 363-364
Study for the Comma Quiz on Friday Need to know all of the uses and apply the knowledge into sentences
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Good Luck How did you do?
REVIEW TIME In your draft book number 1-10 Please record the letter of the answer that is NOT CORRECT Good Luck How did you do? Click on the flower if you'd like to go back to the lesson. Copyright © Oswego City School District Elementary Test Prep Center Studyzone.org
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Question 1 a. The class took a field trip to Albany, New York. b. The teacher gave the students, pencils, paper, and notebooks. c. Yes, a school bus is yellow. d. Dear Mrs. Callahan,
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Question 2 a. The Dodgers play in Los Angeles, California. b. We played a game on May 14, c. No we didn't win the game. d. Your friend,
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Question 3 a. Dear, Aunt May b. Molly had cake, ice cream, and cookies at her party. c. Patti, will you come to my party? d. Yes, I'd love to go to a party.
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Question 4 a. I visited my cousins in Buffalo, New York. b. We ordered a pizza with pepperoni, cheese, and sausage. c. No, the pizza was not warm when it arrived. d. Will you open the door Mary?
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Question 5 a. Paul do you want to go fishing with us? b. When I go fishing I bring my pole, bait, and hooks. c. The biggest fish I ever caught was on August 15, d. Dear Paul,
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Question 6 a. We went to a football game in Buffalo, New York. b. Yes the Buffalo Bills is my favorite football team. c. We ate hot dogs, french fries, and peanuts at the game. d. Hey, do you want to go with us next time?
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Question 7 a. We went to pick apples on September 22, b. The apples were red, green, and yellow. c. Oh, there's a worm in my apple. d. The apples tasted sweet cool, and delicious.
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Question 8 a. The ocean is full of fish, sharks, and whales. b. We went to Boston Massachusetts to visit the Aquarium. c. The Aquarium is closed on December 25, d. Yes, I really enjoyed the Aquarium.
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Question 9 a. My grandfather lives in Lake Placid, New York. b. Grandpa can I go fishing with you? c. No, the fish aren't biting today. d. Dear Grandpa,
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Question 10 a. Marty and Kay visited Paris, France. b. They left for their vacation on January 21, c. They brought two suitcases, a camera, and a laptop. d. Marty did you have fun on your trip?
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How did you do? 1. B 6. B 2. C 7. D 3. A 8. B 4. D 9. B 5. A 10. D
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