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The Power of Commas

The Power of Commas. Part 2. *Rule 4 . Use a comma to separate contrasted elements and appositives. * Contrasted elements usually begin with: not but but not though unlike.

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The Power of Commas

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  1. The Power of Commas Part 2

  2. *Rule 4. Use a comma to separate contrasted elements and appositives

  3. *Contrastedelements usually begin with: notbutbut notthoughunlike

  4. I got a C on that test, not the B I was hoping for.The trip was long and tiring, unlike the actual stay at the resort.

  5. *Appositivesan explanatory word or phrase that identifies or renames the preceding noun or pronoun

  6. We use the commas when the noun already gives us enough meaning and identification on its own

  7. Peeta, my friend, loves to frost cakes.Prim, my little sister, will escort you to your seat.My brother, a wizard, will attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

  8. *Rule 5. Use a comma to separate nonrestrictive phrases and clauses

  9. *A nonrestrictive (aka unnecessary) phrase or clause adds extra info that is NOT necessary to the overall meaning of the sentenceThink TMI…

  10. Or, ask yourself this:Does the main idea still stay the main ideaif I take this part out?If yes: commasIf no: commas

  11. The UIC Fitness Center, which was built last year, also houses a swimming pool.Students and faculty, improving their health through exercise, frequently use both the gym and the swimming pool.

  12. Other uses of commas (interjection: is a word or group of words that express strong or sudden emotions. Interjections can be weak, mild, or strong. This scale applies in two ways: intensity of emotion and intensity of language.) *use a comma to separate a weak interjection from the rest of the sentence Hey, do you want to grab some coffee? You don’t like spinach too much, huh?

  13. Other uses of commas *Use a comma to separate items in dates We will hold elections for class president on *Monday,January 14, 2008. My birthday is *August 18, 1950. (*separate the day from the year) My birthday is *August 18, 1950, but I usually don’t celebrate unless someone else makes a big deal out of it. (*date from year AND if the date doesn’t end a sentence) Say NO to commas when…The proposal was due on March 17. The moon landing occurred in July 1969.

  14. Other uses of commas *Use a comma to separate items in addresses Mail the berries to Katniss Everdeen, 123 Hunter Dr., Seam, District 1212012. Hubbard’s address is 6200 S. Hamilin Ave, Chicago, IL 60459.

  15. Other uses of commas *Dialogue: to separate a speaker’s exact words from the rest of the sentence Comma inside the quote! “I didn’t mean to start any uprisings,” I tell him. “Get dressed, you worthless thing,”he says, tossing a bundle of clothes at me.

  16. Other uses of commas *Nouns of direct address (directly name the person(s) spoken to): “But, Miss Z., you never told us there was going to be a quiz.” *With LARGEnumbers to distinguish: 1,000 12,000 200,000 1,000,000 *With titles or initials: Martin Luther King, Jr., led the American Civil Rights movement from the mid-1950s.

  17. Last one…best one… You gotta know the rules to break ‘em: When none of the traditional rules apply, but you need a comma to prevent confusion…or for that wow factor  *Use commas for CLARITYor EMPHASIS Whatever you do do not move. It may be that those who dream most, do most.

  18. Gramday Homeworkpages 13-17But…it’s due next Friday, so it’s ok Also, it’s awesome

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