1. DLR Notes- Comma Usage Monday, November 5, 2018
Commas customarily indicate a brief pause; they're not as final as periods. However, they are often overused, so if there is not a rule, don’t use a comma.
Series or List- Use commas to separate words and word groups in a simple series (or list) of three or more items.
Coordinating Adjectives- Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the adjectives are interchangeable (describing the same word).
Compound Sentence- In sentences where two independent clauses are joined by coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS), put a comma before the conjunction.
Introductory Words- Use a comma after certain words that introduce a sentence, such as well, yes, why, hello, hey, etc.
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2. PRACTICE Tuesday, November 7, 2018 Copy the sentences and add the correct commas.
I enjoy eating my family and napping.
I like to eat and I like to go shopping.
Yes I do like to eat.
Eating will make you a healthy strong individual.
No I will not stop talking about eating.

3. ANSWERS
Tuesday, November 27, 2017
I enjoy eating, my family, and napping.
I like to eat, and I like to go shopping.
Yes, I do like to eat.
Eating will make you a healthy, strong individual.
No, I will not stop talking about eating.

4. PRACTICE
Wednesday, November 8, 2018 Copy the sentences and add the correct commas.
Hey do you want to come over after school?
We can ride our bikes play video games and eat dinner.
No I don’t think we are having spaghetti tonight.
Yes I do love spaghetti because it is delicious.
My favorite foods are spaghetti pizza and tacos.

5. ANSWERS
Wednesday, November 28, 2017
1. Hey, do you want to come over after school?
2. We can ride our bikes, play video games, and eat
dinner.
3. No, I don’t think we are having spaghetti
tonight.
4. Yes, I do love spaghetti because it is delicious.
5. My favorite foods are spaghetti, pizza, and tacos.

6. PRACTICE
Friday, November 9, 2018 Copy the sentences and add the correct commas.
The doctor would like to see you but he has been at the hospital all day.
Mom bought grapes bananas and strawberries.
Tim is a handsome smart man.
Japanese food is healthy light and not very oily.
Jim wants to see a movie but Carol wants to stay home.

7. ANSWERS
Thursday, November 29, 2017
The doctor would like to see you, but he has been at the hospital all day.
Mom bought grapes, bananas, and strawberries.
Tim is a handsome, smart man.
Japanese food is healthy, light, and not very oily.
Jim wants to see a movie, but Carol wants to stay home.

8. Practice
Friday, December 1, 2017 Copy the sentences and add the correct commas. Copy the sentences and add the correct commas. Also identify the rule (series, adjectives, independent clauses, or introductory words).
I want to go trick or treating but I’m too old.
My favorite candies are Snickers Twizzlers and Sour Patch Kids.
One kid had a scary gory costume.
I do love Halloween but Christmas is my favorite holiday.
Tonight I will hide jump out and scare little kids.

9. I want to go trick or treating, but I’m too old.
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ANSWERS
Friday, December 1, 2017
I want to go trick or treating, but I’m too old.
My favorite candies are Snickers, Twizzlers, and Sour Patch Kids.
One kid had a scary, gory costume.
I do love Halloween, but Christmas is my favorite holiday.
Tonight I will hide, jump out, and scare little kids.