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I got tickets to see Ariana Grande yesterday!
I got tickets to see Ariana Grande yesterday!
NO CHANGE IS NEEDED!
Provide an example sentence (not in your notes) for rule #3.
Rule 3: Use a comma to separate a dependent clause (incomplete thought) from an independent clause (complete thought).
True or False: The comma comes BEFORE the coordinating conjunction.
TRUE!
Today is Wednesday September 10 2025.
Today is Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
What rule is this sentence an example of?
Hi, my name is Kevin.
Rule #6) Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
When I grow up I want to be a singer.
When I grow up, I want to be a singer.
Provide an example sentence (not in your notes) for rule #5.
Rule 5: Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence
What is the acronym for coordinating conjunctions?
Fanboys
When the doorbell rang the dog started barking.
What rule is this sentence an example of?
I was born in Bellevue, Washington.
Rule #7) Use a comma to separate the name of a city from a country or state
My dog named Chip loves potato chips.
My dog, named Chip, loves potato chips.
Provide an example sentence (not in your notes) for rule #2.
Rule 2: Use a comma to separate independent clauses (complete thoughts) when they are joined by a coordinating conjunction.
What are the fanboys?
F=? A=? N=? B=? O=? Y=? S=?
"I can't wait for recess" Sally screamed.
"I can't wait for recess," Sally screamed.
What rule is this sentence an example of?
The chocolate cake was so delicious, super moist, and very rich.
Rule #1) Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more
Shocked, Diane asked "How did this happen?"
Shocked, Diane asked, "How did this happen?"
Provide an example sentence (not in your notes) for rule #4.
Rule 4: Use commas to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to its meaning.
True or False: Use a comma to separate a dependent clause (incomplete thought) from an independent clause (complete thought) ONLY when the independent clause comes before the dependent clause.
FALSE! You only do this when the DEPENDENT CLAUSE comes before the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE!
Hilda a very good cook went to San Francisco.
Hilda, a very good cook, went to San Francisco.
What rule is this sentence an example of?
George was feeling sick, so he went home.
Rule #2) Use a comma to separate independent clauses (complete thoughts) when they are joined by a coordinating conjunction
While playing soccer I tripped and fell because I didn't tie my shoes.
While playing soccer, I tripped and fell because I didn't tie my shoes.
Provide an example sentence (not in your notes) for rule #1.
Rule 1: Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: When I was walking home, I saw a shooting star.
When I was walking home
Ally enjoys competing in races traveling around the world and eating unique cuisine.
Ally enjoys competing in races, traveling around the world, and eating unique cuisine.
What rule is this sentence an example of?
My uncle, who is eighty years old, walks three miles every day.
Rule #4) Use commas to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to its meaning