Conjunctions
What are the five conjunctions we talked about today?
And, but, if, so, and or
Where would you put a comma in the following sentence:
I love baking all cakes but my favorite cake to make is chocolate cake.
I love baking all cakes, but my favorite cake to make is chocolate cake.
Where would you put the comma(s) in the date:
July 23 2019
July 23, 2019
Which list is correct:
I love to, eat chicken rice and salad for, dinner.
I love to eat chicken rice and salad for dinner.
I love to eat chicken, rice, and salad for dinner.
I love to eat chicken, rice, and salad, for dinner.
Why are commas important?
Commas are essential to make the meaning of the sentence more clear to the reader.
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What conjunction should be used in the following sentence:
He wants salad *conjunction* they ran out of vegetables
He wants salad, but they ran out of vegetables
Come up with a sentence with one comma included in it. (Say where you placed the comma out loud)
Example: Most certainly, you can take a seat.
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Where would you put the comma in the following sentence:
Lilly's birthday is on September 6th 2006.
Lilly's birthday is on September 6th, 2006.
Where should you put comma(s) in the sentence:
I like to play trivia jeopardy and memory.
I like to play trivia, jeopardy, and memory.
Can you name any conjunctions other than the ones we talked about in class today? (You'll still receive points if you can't)
Nor, for, because, yet, therefore, ect
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects sentences or clauses.
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Where would you put the comma in the sentence:
This review is easy but I believe the test will be easier.
This review is easy, but I believe the test will be easier.
Say today's date (June 5th 2019) and the comma(s) that go in the date out loud.
You should have said: June 5th, 2019
List three of your favorite foods out loud (say where you put the commas)
Ex: My favorite foods are chicken, noodles, and salad.
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When do we use commas? Give three examples.
After you use an expression, separating the date, making lists, when combining sentences, ect
What's the conjunction in the following sentence:
They rushed to the hospital, but they were too late.
But
Which sentence is correct?
The girls sold, cookies cupcakes and, lemonade.
The girls sold cookies, cupcakes, and lemonade.
The girls sold cookies cupcakes and lemonade.
The girls sold cookies, cupcakes, and lemonade.
Where does the comma go in the sentence:
Nicole's birthday is on June 9th 2007.
Nicole's birthday is on June 9th, 2007
Come up with a sentence with a list in it (say where you put your commas).
Ex: We bought all the food, appliances, and containers we needed for the potluck.
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Which sentence is correct?:
Lysandra's birthday is on July 20th 2007.
Lysandra's birthday is, on July 20th 2007.
Lysandra's birthday is on July 20th, 2007.
Lysandra's birthday is on July 20th, 2007.
What conjunction should go in the following sentence:
She wants pancakes, eggs,*conjunction* bacon for breakfast.
She wants pancakes, eggs, and bacon for breakfast.
Give a sentence with two commas in it. (Say where you placed the comma out loud)
Example: Please put the cups, jars, and plates in the cabinet.
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Where should you put comma(s) in the following date:
Friday May 17th 2019
Friday, May 17th, 2019
Where would you add the comma(s) in the sentence:
I dislike insects hot weather and spicy foods.
I dislike insects, hot weather, and spicy foods.
Where would you put comma(s) in the following sentence:
I play the piano guitar and drums but I really want to learn the flute.
I play the piano, guitar, and drums, but I really want to learn the flute.