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Commas and Semi-colons

Commas and Semi-colons. Mrs. Murdock Happy first Day of spring!. Rules with Commas. Use commas to: Separate items in a series Example: The little boys ran, jumped, and skipped at recess. Rules with Commas. Use commas: After introductory words or phrases. Example:

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Commas and Semi-colons

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  1. Commas and Semi-colons Mrs. Murdock Happy first Day of spring!

  2. Rules with Commas Use commas to: • Separate items in a series Example: The little boys ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.

  3. Rules with Commas Use commas: • After introductory words or phrases. Example: At the edge of the garden, were many flowers. (When the phrase or word is followed by a verb.)

  4. Rules with Commas Use Commas to: • Set off a direct address, interrupters,appositives, or items in a date or address Example: Next, students, you need to study the map. He was, I believe, an amateur swimmer. Vanessa, my favorite cousin, likes to surf.

  5. Rules with Semi-Colons Use Semi-Colons to • Set off items in a series Example: We ate apple, pineapple, and orange slices; celery, carrot, and bell pepper sticks; and mixed nuts.

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