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Bell Ringer. Directions: Rewrite the following sentences; insert commas where necessary. Then, write down why you inserted the commas with one of the reasons from below: Separate items in a series/ a list of something Parenthetical information Separate dependent clause from independent clause.
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Bell Ringer Directions: Rewrite the following sentences; insert commas where necessary. Then, write down why you inserted the commas with one of the reasons from below: • Separate items in a series/ a list of something • Parenthetical information • Separate dependent clause from independent clause
Question #1 Today I will be quiet during the bell ringer raise my hand before speaking and work very hard.
Answer #1 Today I will be quiet during the bell ringer, raise my hand before speaking, and work very hard.
Explanation #1 Use commas to separate items in a series.
Question #2 That movie in my opinionwas too scary for children.
Answer #2 That movie, in my opinion, was too scary for children.
Explanation #2 Interjection/ Parenthetical Information
Question #3 Edgar Allen Poe the father of the short story is buried in Baltimore.
Answer #3 Edgar Allen Poe, the father of the short story, is buried in Baltimore.
Explanation #3 Parenthetical Information
Question #4 Although Edgar Allen is extremely famous he is not my favorite author.
Answer #4 Although Edgar Allen is extremely famous, he is not my favorite author.
Explanation #4 Use a comma to separate a dependent clause and an independent clause when the dependent clause goes first.
Question #5 My first period fourth period and fifth period classes are I think much smarter than my second period class.
Answer #5 My first period, fourth period, and fifth period classes are, I think, much smarter than my second period class.
Explanation #5 Separate Items in a series + place commas around parenthetical information/ interjections.
How Can I Get Extra Help? • Come to lab 408 after school and I will help you. • Take advantage of online help available. Simply type “comma usage practice” into a search engine and you will have a tom of resources right at your finger tips. • Come before school for help.