1. Warm up – In the following sentences, place a comma in the appropriate place!  Harold is excellent at singing and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.  My father who gave new meaning to the expression “hard working” never took a vacation.  I need to pack my swimsuit sunscreen and beach towel before going to the pool.

3.  Rule 1 : Use a comma between items that are listed in a series, which contain three or more words or clauses. Example: We went to a movie, ate dinner and then went to a party. Example: I bought a chocolate cake, strawberry pie and some ice cream for the party.  Rule 2 : Use a comma when quoting the words of others. Example: Michele grabbed her keys and said, “I won’t be back.” Example: “Don’t hit your sister,” my mother warned.  Rule 3 : Use a comma when writing dates and addresses. Example: My address is 1234 Fake Lane Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Example: We are going to Ireland on May 25, 2012.  Rule 4 : Use a comma after introductory phrases. Example: Despite the fact that we haven’t spoken in weeks, I still sent Heather a gift for her birthday. Example: After washing my hands, I cut the cake.  Rule 5 : Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses. A coordinating conjunction, also known as FANBOYS, include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Remember independent clauses are two complete sentences. Example: The weather was rainy, and it was very cold. Example: The girls overslept, so they did not go to school.

4.  Rule 6 : Use a comma after a subordinate/dependent clause when it begins a sentence. Subordinate/dependent clauses begin with words like if, because, after, when, as, while, since, even though, although, before, and whenever. Example: While I ate my sandwich, my brother played. (dependent clause is at the start of the sentence, so a comma is needed) Example: My brother played while I ate my sandwich. (dependent clause is second, so no comma is needed)  Rule 7 : Use a comma to set off an adjective clause if it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Adjective clauses usually start with words like that, which or who. Example: My uncle, who lives in Santa Barbara, loves to surf. Example: The college, which is in El Cajon, is very nice.  Rule 8 : Use a common when using conjunctive adverbs. Conjunctive adverbs are words like however, on the other hand, although, nevertheless, consequently, therefore, especially, moreover, and for example. Example: The Chargers looked like they were going to make it to the super bowl, however, I decided to root for the Cowboys. Example: I decided to ask for a raise and, consequently, I was fired.  Rule 9 : Use a comma to break up the flow of a sentence. Example: Michelle, clean up your room! Example: The entire congregation, known for their generous giving, donated money to build a new parking lot.  Rule 10 : Use a comma to set off an appositive word or phrase that is used to describe or identify another noun. Example: That was the best day of my life, the day when my daughter was born. (“day” is repeated and is described further after the comma).

5.  Gerunds:  Functions as a noun  “ing” ending  Infinitives  “to”+ verb = present  Functions as an adv., adj., noun  “to have” + verb in past tense  “to have been” + verb in past tense = perfect  Participles  Functions as an adj.  “ing” ending = present  “ed” ending or past tense of verb = past

6. Create 3 sentences on a sheet of paper – 1 sentence using a gerund 1 sentence using an infinitive 1 sentence using a participle NEXT… Using your sentence strip, create 1 sentence that includes a gerund, an infinitive, AND a particip le

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