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COMMAS

COMMAS. By Cheryl M. Hamilton. Comma. Commas can clarify meaning and tell readers when to pause. Rule #1. Put a comma after every item in a series but the last. Examples. King Midas turned roses, porridge, and a girl into gold . The king wept, moaned, and wrung his hands. Rule #2.

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COMMAS

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  1. COMMAS By Cheryl M. Hamilton

  2. Comma • Commas can clarify meaning and tell readers when to pause.

  3. Rule #1 • Put a comma after every item in a series but the last.

  4. Examples • King Midas turned roses, porridge, and a girl into gold. • The king wept, moaned, and wrung his hands.

  5. Rule #2 • When you speak or write to someone, you may use the person’s name or title. • This noun of direct address is set off with a comma, or two commas if it is in the middle of a sentence.

  6. Examples • What’s wrong, Father? • There’s not a thing, dear, for you to worry about.

  7. Rule #4 • Appositives are noun phrases that describe another noun. They are set off by commas.

  8. Example • Ms. Wong, my favorite teacher, received an award.

  9. Rule #5 • Put a comma after an introductory word or phrase, such as yes, no, well, of course, or as usual.

  10. Examples • Yes, I did enjoy the story. • In fact, it is my new favorite.

  11. Let’s Practice • http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/scQuizzes/wcgpQuizGrade6.shtml?EXERCISE=19&BOOK=001&LINKURL=http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/gp/mslessons/grade6/index.shtml • http://www.quia.com/rr/82028.html

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