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I have painted the entire house but he is still working on sanding the doors.
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I have painted the entire house, but he is still working on sanding the doors.
To be honest I will be ready to explore places outside of Appomattox when I graduate.
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To be honest, I will be ready to explore places outside of Appomattox when I graduate.
The camp counselor distributed baseballs bats volleyballs tennis rackets and bandages.
The camp counselor distributed baseballs, bats, volleyballs, tennis rackets, and bandages.
Insert commas where needed, if none are needed say Correct. The man with the dog is headed this way.
Correct
Before we go out for lunch I would like to clean my room a little.
Before we go out for lunch, I would like to clean my room a little.
I will always love my teachers at AMS but I am looking forward to going to ACHS.
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I will always love my teachers at AMS, but I am looking forward to going to ACHS.
On February 14 many couples give each other candy and flowers.
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On February 14, many couples give each other candy and flowers.
We have a government of the people by the people and for the people.
We have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Coach Ditka my dad will be given an award tonight.
Coach Ditka, my dad, will be given an award tonight.
Where would the comma go? Dear Mom
Dear Mom,
I don't plan on going to summer school so I must work hard in all of my classes.
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I don't plan on going to summer school, so I must work hard in all of my classes.
To apply for this job you must have previous experience.
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To apply for this job, you must have previous experience.
I know I will pass the test if I take good notes if I study hard and if I get a good night's sleep.
I know I will pass the test if I take good notes, if I study hard, and if I get a good night's sleep.
Insert commas where needed, if correct say correct. The governor of California who is a lover of movies will be in town next week.
The governor of California, who is a lover of movies, will be in town next week.
Behind the dumpster I found an old couch that I could use in my living room.
Behind the dumpster, I found an old couch that I could use in my living room.
People always complain about school yet they don't realize that an education will help them in the future.
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People always complain about school, yet they don't realize that an education will help them in the future.
I am as you have probably noticed very nervous about this.
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I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this.
What are commas used for?
Commas are used to separate items in a series.
Ms. Baden the world's greatest dancer is giving a huge comma test on Friday.
Ms. Baden, the world's greatest dancer, is giving a huge comma test on Friday.
Sincerely Ms. Baden
Sincerely, Ms. Baden
I love the UVA football team so I will never be a fan of Virginia Tech.
Where does the comma go?
I love the UVA football team, so I will never be a fan of Virginia Tech.
Will you and Kaylen do that assignment for me?
Dose this need commas?
No commas
We could order a sandwich macaroni and cheese or soup.
We could order a sandwich, macaroni and cheese, or soup.
(Words used in pairs, are set off as one item in a series.
We ran and walked and even limped to the fish line. Are there any commas?
No commas
If items in a series are joined by and, or, or not, don't use commas to separate them.
Between the wall and the bed I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.
Between the wall and the bed, I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.