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Grammar: Comma Rules

Grammar: Comma Rules. There are several comma rules in the English language. We will learn the five most common uses of commas. Rule #1: Separate the elements in a series. - Use commas to separate the elements in a series of three or more things.

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Grammar: Comma Rules

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  1. Grammar:Comma Rules

  2. There are several comma rules in the English language. We will learn the fivemost common uses of commas.

  3. Rule #1: Separate the elements in a series - Use commas to separate the elements in a series of three or more things

  4. MLA-formatted research papers must be double-spaced, have page numbers, and include a Works Cited page. Example of Rule #1 MLA-formatted research papers must be double-spaced, and have page numbers.

  5. Write your own example of a sentence that describes three things you plan to eat on Thanksgiving. Your Example

  6. Rule #2: Comma and a Coordinator - Use a comma and a coordinator to separate two independent clauses

  7. Buddhism was the most popular religion, yet followers of Shinto were proliferating across the country. Example of Rule #2 Gladiators were slaves and prisoners, but they were able to buy their freedom with their winnings.

  8. Write your own example of a sentence that describes something that happened this morning. It must include a comma and a coordinator. Your Example

  9. Rule #3: Introduce a dependent clause - Use a comma when starting a sentence with a dependent clause

  10. Since they were trained at a young age, Spartans grew up to become highly disciplined soldiers. Example of Rule #3 Although the faun warned her not to eat anything,Ofelia still chose to eat a grape from the table.

  11. Write your own example of a sentence that describes something you plan to do over Winter Break. It must start with a dependent clause. Your Example

  12. Rule #4: Set off nonessential clauses - Use two commas to include a nonessential clause - They simply add more information

  13. The shogun, who was similar to a general, controlled the military power of Japan. Example of Rule #4 Phoenix, which is the capital of Arizona, has 1.5 million residents. The road barricades impeded, or blocked, their drive home after work.

  14. Complete the following sentence: _______, which is one of my favorite movies, is basically about________. Your Example

  15. Use commas to separate multiple adjectives in a sentence • These are called coordinate adjectives Rule #5: Separate coordinate adjectives

  16. It turned out to be a cold, windy day. Example of Rule #5 During the feudal era, Japan became a chaotic, disorganized country that fell deeper into global isolation. The cheerful, magnanimous family donated Christmas presents to the Children’s Hospital.

  17. Your Example Write an example of sentence that describes an object in this classroom, the weather today, or one of your best friends.

  18. Questions?!

  19. Let’s practice what we just learned!

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