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USING COMMAS

USING COMMAS. 5 Basic RULES:. RULE #1: Use commas to separate 3 or more items in a series:. Your problem is that you talk too much , eat too much , and spend too much money . Would you mind picking up some onions , limes , and cilantro for my salsa?.

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USING COMMAS

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  1. USING COMMAS

  2. 5 Basic RULES: RULE #1: Use commas to separate 3 or more items in a series: Your problem is that you talk too much,eat too much, and spend too much money. Would you mind picking up some onions, limes, and cilantro for my salsa?

  3. Do Not use a comma for two items: John failed his history class and his math class. Mayor Villaraigosa promised to get tough on criminals and to protect the environment.

  4. Rule #2: Use a comma after an introductory phrase: Before the movie began, Adam bravely slid his arm around his date’s shoulder. Although she likes to travel, Sara hates sleeping at roadside motels. Sadly, Jorge could not stay in college while working full-time.

  5. Rule #3: Use a comma with a coordinating conjunction to join two complete sentences. The hikers forgot to bring their water bottles. They boiled river water over the campfire. For And Nor But Or Yet So

  6. The hikers forgot to bring their water bottles, so they boiled river water over the campfire. You must climb all the way to the summit, for the view is spectacular! Check for a subject and verb on both sides of the comma!

  7. RULE 4: Use commas to set apart interrupting elements Artin, her darling boy, had traveled two thousand miles just to see her. The store manager, a twitchy and nervous man, refused to give us a refund for the damaged CD. Jack London, a famous nature writer, was actually an overweight recluse who rarely left his home.

  8. Rule #5 Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun. He was a difficult, stubborn child. (coordinate) He was a difficult and stubborn child. They lived in a white frame house. (non-coordinate) They lived in a white and framed house. She often wore a gray wool shawl. (non-coordinate) She often wore a gray and wool shawl. (non-coordinate ) Your cousin has an easy, happy smile. (coordinate) Your cousin has an easy and happy smile

  9. Add commas and identify the rule: • Tom Cruise is really handsome but he is not my • favorite actor. • 2. Unfortunately my sister married a real jerk. • 3. We should all try to be more kind compassionate • and hardworking. • 4. My former boss a demanding tyrant still gives me • nightmares.

  10. Although I’ve been to London before I still get excited every time I see Buckingham Palace Hyde Park or Picadilly Circus. I would love to buy the new Cadillac Escalade but sadly it’s a real gas-guzzler and anyway I can’t really imagine myself driving something so ridiculously huge. Our new college president promised to lower tuition and build several new parking structures. Sleeping is my one joy for life is filled with heartache pain and suffering.

  11. Forecasters warned of another day of hot windy conditions across Southern California. Obama stands accused of giving stuffy cliche-ridden graduation speeches Jeanne's two fat Siamese cats hog the electric blanket on cold winter evenings.

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