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Commas

Commas. How to use them. Commas - ,. A comma is a punctuation mark It tells us to take a brief pause when we are reading – not as long as a full stop. It is the most common punctuation mark but has to be used carefully. Commas. Commas can change the meaning of a sentence Title of book

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Commas

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  1. Commas How to use them

  2. Commas - , • A comma is a punctuation mark • It tells us to take a brief pause when we are reading – not as long as a full stop. • It is the most common punctuation mark but has to be used carefully.

  3. Commas • Commas can change the meaning of a sentence • Title of book • Eats shoots and leaves. • Eats, shoots and leaves.

  4. Changing meaning 2 • The old lady collected all sorts of things: silver, paper, hats, clocks and tablecloths. • The old lady collected all sorts of things: silver paper, hats, clocks and tablecloths. • The old lady collected all sorts of things: silver, paper hats, clocks and tablecloths.

  5. Different Uses - 1 • When there is a list of words in a sentence • We will need hammers, nails and a saw. • She stopped, stared and ran. • Mr Calori is a warm, friendly man. • Robert frightened the cat, teased the dog, and annoyed the neighbours.

  6. Different Uses - 2 • When there is a list of phrases in a sentence • I normally run in the morning, sometimes in the afternoons, never in the evenings. She prefers to run in the mornings and evenings, never the afternoon. • The school is always cleaned during summer vacation, sometimes during Christmas, but never during Easter.

  7. Different Uses - 3 • When there is a list of clauses in a sentence • We have a perfect arrangement. He buys the ingredients, she practices her cooking technique, and I taste, eat, and critique everything. • When she comes home, she first takes a nap, then she does her homework, then she does her chores.

  8. Different Uses - 4 • Commas are used to INTRODUCE words, phrases, and clauses • Yes, I am going today. • Wow, he’s ugly. • Although we are ready, I double-checked everything. • They came late, so everybody saw them. • Before we go to the beach, you need to prepare. • When you ask a girl out, make sure you speak to her father first.

  9. Different Uses - 5 • Commas are used to INTERRUPT or ADD MEANING to a sentence • You will, of course, spend time in lunch detention for your behaviour. • I’ll decide if we can go on the field trip or not, when I’m ready. • Mr. Balmeo, the Language Arts teacher, just won the lottery! • Scarlet Phoenix, the most awesome team in 8th grade just won everything on Field Day!

  10. Different Uses - 6 • Commas are used as NOUNS OF DIRECT ADDRESS. • Regine, did you win the Spelling Bee last year? • You know, Genesis, you look a whole lot like your sister. • Please sit down and be quiet, Tricia.

  11. Different Uses - 7 • To break up groups of numbers into thousands. • 1,999,999 • When writing a date. • February 14th, 1990 • Inside speech marks. • “We are leaving tomorrow,” said Fred.

  12. Textbook Assignment #3 • Page 246 #’s 1 to 20 • Page 249 #’s 1 to 28 • Page 288 #’s 1 to 12 • Page 289 #’s 7 to 16

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