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Commas

Commas. A little more about commas…. Commas with 2 independent clauses (review). Use a comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) to separate 2 independent clauses. Coordinating conjunction(def): connects words or groups of words of equal importance in a sentence.

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Commas

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  1. Commas A little more about commas…

  2. Commas with 2 independent clauses (review) • Use a comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) to separate 2 independent clauses. • Coordinating conjunction(def): connects words or groups of words of equal importance in a sentence. • FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). • Example: 1) His name is Abraham, and his friends call him Hamy.

  3. Delete commas that disturb sentence flow • Example: • From the eastern, (DELETE comma) shore came the sound. • The candidate was understood, (Delete comma) for who he really was. • The great player played a position, for which he is, best suited. – Delete both commas.

  4. Commas w/ appositives • Appositive: a word or phrase that identifies or renames a noun or pronoun. • Use commas to set-off an appositive that adds non essential information to the noun/pronoun. • Example: 1) Lindblom, a school, is known for its achievement. 2) The newspaper followed Nancy, the newest member of the skydiving team.

  5. Commas w/ asides • Aside: a random statement that is less important than the focus of the sentence. • Often spoken underneath someone’s breath. • Example: 1) Her friend, I hesitate to say, has betrayed her.

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