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Commas

Commas. How Do I Know When to Use It?. Just remember the 4 I’s + T/P! Items in a series Independent clauses Interrupters Introductory Elements Time/Place. 1. Items in a Series. A. Lists of words, phrases, or clauses 1) I would like pickles, mustard, and ketchup on my hamburger.

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Commas

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  1. Commas

  2. How Do I Know When to Use It? Just remember the 4 I’s +T/P! • Items in a series • Independent clauses • Interrupters • Introductory Elements • Time/Place

  3. 1. Items in a Series • A. Lists of words, phrases, or clauses 1) I would like pickles, mustard, and ketchup on my hamburger. 2) Sarah went to the store, bought the supplies, and finished the project. • B. Multiple modifiers (adjectives) describing the same thing 1) The warm, fuzzy sweater was bright green. 2) I had always been embarrassed by my mom’s slow, old, grey station wagon.

  4. 2. Independent Clauses Separate two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) 1) Did you arrive on time to the event, or were you late? 2) Tom made an appointment, yethe forgot to write it on the calendar. 3.) I love ice cream, but I love pizza more.

  5. 3. Interrupters Separate unnecessary information (appositives, phrases, and clauses) 1) Dr. Okimo, the new PTA president, asked parents to become more active in the community. 2) We decorated our door in honor of Colombia, which is a country in South America. 3) I love you, Jacob! 4.) MA, bring us the meatloaf!!!

  6. 4. Introductory Elements Separate introductory elements (single-word modifiers, phrases, dependent clauses) A) Single-word modifiers 1) Well, let’s check with the nurse before you eat the French fries. 2) No, I did not check with the doctor before I drank the water. B) Phrases & Dependent Clauses 1) After the race, he felt exhausted. 2) Whenever I turn off the fan, she wakes up.

  7. 5. Time/Place Separate and enclose the separate items in dates and addresses • Florence-Carlton School, located at 5602 Old Highway 93, Florence, Montana 59833, started school this year September 4, 1990. • His birthday is December 12, and he grew up near Chicago, Illinois.

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