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Crazy Comma Rule 6 Look for 2 or more adjectives in front of (and describing) a noun. Put a comma in between the two adjectives. Exceptions: If the adjective closest to the noun is a color or age, do NOT put a comma in between the two adjectives.
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Crazy Comma Rule 6 or Not? Label the nouns and adjectives. Comma needed: The cute, fuzzy dog barked at everyone. Comma omitted: The cute brown dog barked at everyone. (color adjective) Comma needed: The clever, cunning boy escaped from the locked cage. Comma omitted: The clever teen boy escaped from the locked cage.
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Crazy Comma Rule 6 or not? Label the nouns and adjectives. 1. The floppy-eared lazy Doberman slept all day. 2. The old oaken bucket was covered with wet green moss. 3. Stewarts Creek Middle School is the best school in Rutherford County.
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Practice: 1. Read each sentence. If it is correct, write C. 2. If it is not correct, write the sentence, inserting commas where needed. 3. Label the nouns and adjectives. 1. A white dwarf is a tiny dense star. 2. My spaniel is a fat sassy puppy. 3. Jamie wore a new green t-shirt to school. 4. I would like to travel to the Black Sea.
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Adjectives Nouns are GREEN 1. A white dwarf is a tiny, dense star. 2. My spaniel is a fat, sassy puppy. 3. Jamie wore a new green t-shirt to school. C 4. I would like to travel to the Black Sea. C
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On your own: 1. Take notes on Language Bk pp. 338 2. Read through Ex. B #1-10. If they are correct already, write C. 3. If they are not correct, copy the sentence and insert commas where needed. 4. Write the comma rule number in the LEFT margin. 5. Proofread your answers. 6. Highlight Final Commas 7. Complete WS
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