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Why is it deadly?
Because there is no comma after Lets Eat
Complete the questions highlighted in yellow:
Use commas to separate a list of three or more things or phrases.
Example: I have a brownie, an apple, and a bag of chips for lunch today.
1. YOUR EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE THAT USES LISTING:
When I went to the store I bought milk, bread, eggs, and chocolate
When you have MORE than one adjective before a noun, separate the adjectives before the noun with
commas.
EXAMPLE: I heard the soft, scratchy sounds of the mice.
NOTE: Do NOT separate an adjective and the noun it describes with a comma. (Meaning: Dont put a
comma after scratchy)
2. YOUR EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE THAT HAS TWO ADJECTIVES BEFORE A NOUN:
When I saw the blue car I was amazed.
How to tell if something is a compound sentence: Everything before the conjunction, and everything after the
conjunction can stand as a sentence
Compound sentence example:
Tara and Joel wanted to attend the baby shower, but they left the party too late.
3. YOUR EXAMPLE OF A COMPOUND SENTENCE:
I went to the store, but it was closed because the snow was up to the doors
Put a comma after the dependent clause if it comes before the independent clause
Example: Since the car broke, I walked home.
4. YOUR EXAMPLE OF A COMPLEX SENTENCE THAT USES A COMMA:
Since I did not do my homework the night before, I had to get an R.
If an introductory clause (words that introduce) comes before the subject, use a comma. This is
easiest if you see examples.
Ex.
In Paris, France, famous designers display their beautiful gowns.
Before June 12, 1872, no woman was allowed to enter that building.
Sometimes these clauses are prepositional phrases, or phrases that show relationship (timing, personal
relationship, etc.) These phrases start with words like on, after, before, with
8. YOUR EXAMPLE OF AN INTRODUCTORY CLAUSE THAT BEGINS A SENTENCE:
In India, we have many traditions
The following sentences begin with some type of introductory clause. Please add the comma! Remember: it
will need to go before the subject!
9. After Tuesday, we will need to buy more dog food.
10. In my class, everyone needs to raise their hand.
11. To help the children, Sally purchased more candy.
12. While walking, Tyler stopped to take a break.
13. To stop the thief the, police officer drove around the building.
Set off a direct quotation from the rest of the sentence with a comma (or an exclamation mark, or
questions mark
Examples: She said, I have a dog!
I have a dog, she said.
DO NOT USE COMMA if a question mark or exclamation is used in quote:
I have a dog! she said.
You can NEVER use a period in the middle of a sentence.
14. YOUR EXAMPLE OF A QUOTE THAT USES A COMMA:
He said, I won the basketball game.
Add commas to any of the below sentences that need them. If there is no need for a comma, add nothing:
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