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WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL COMMAS 

WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL COMMAS . Which is correct?. Let’s eat Grandpa! Let’s eat, Grandpa! Are you wanting Grandpa to eat with you? Are you wanting to actually eat Grandpa? Let’s eat, Grandpa! ( is correct). Comma Rules! 1. Use commas to separate items in a list.

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WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL COMMAS 

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  1. WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL COMMAS

  2. Which is correct? • Let’s eat Grandpa! • Let’s eat, Grandpa! • Are you wanting Grandpa to eat with you? • Are you wanting to actually eat Grandpa? • Let’s eat, Grandpa! (is correct)

  3. Comma Rules! 1. Use commas to separate items in a list. Ex: I want peace on Earth, quality family time, and no credit card debt for Christmas.

  4. 2. Use commas after introductory words, interjections, or direct addresses. • Ex: Yes, I am unrealistic. • Ex: Ms. Button, slow down!

  5. 3. Use commas to set off one or more words that interrupt the flow of a sentence or clarify information. Ex: LebronJames, as you can see in this video here, dominates all his opponents. Ex: Mr. C, my history teacher, has a furry beard.

  6. 4. Insert a comma between two independent clauses that are joined with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). Ex: My dog chased three rabbits out of the woods, but they all got away.

  7. 5. Use commas to separate dependent clauses at the beginning of sentences. • Ex: Before eating three candy bars, I should have thought of the consequences.

  8. INDEPENDENT WORKWrite in the following sentences with commas correctly placed: • There was no question that John's painting a huge colorful and ugly mural was the worst entry in the art exhibit. • Werner von Braun Willy Ley and Edward Teller noted authorities in the field of rocket development have done much to guide the missile program of the United States. • Mr. Cready's ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time is I believe amazing. • Running around the house the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence. • If the opposition should win our candidate would never have any political future.

  9. 6. Gracefully lightly and daintily the ballerina moved across the stage. 7. Glamour the woman's fashion magazine recently incorporated with Charm another fashion journal. 8. Joe was born on May 7 1955 and his best friend was born exactly two months later on July 7 1955. 9. Mr. and Mrs. Kwon my parents' best friends sat in front of us at the football game. 10. November 11 1918 the armistice ending World War I was signed.

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