Introductory Elements
Add the missing comma. After dinner we watched a movie.
After dinner, we watched a movie.
Where does the comma go? Let’s eat Grandma.
Let’s eat, Grandma.
Add a comma. However we didn’t have time to finish.
However, we didn’t have time to finish.
Where should the comma go? I wanted to go but I was too tired.
I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
Fix the sentence. My dog who is very old still likes to play fetch.
My dog, who is very old, still likes to play fetch.
Fix the sentence. Once we arrived we unpacked our things.
Once we arrived, we unpacked our things.
Fix the sentence. I think you forgot your book David.
I think you forgot your book, David.
Which sentence is correct? A) For example my brother is good at math. B) For example, my brother is good at math.
B
Which sentence has a comma in the right place? A) She danced and he sang. B) She danced, and he sang.
B
Why are commas used around appositives?
To separate non-essential details that can be removed
Why do we use a comma after introductory elements?
To separate the introduction from the main part of the sentence for clarity.
Add commas to show direct address. Can you help me Sarah?
Can you help me, Sarah?
Add a comma. First we went to the store.
First, we went to the store.
Fix the sentence. He ran to the door and she followed him.
He ran to the door, and she followed him.
Choose the correct sentence. A) My brother, who is a dentist, lives in New York. B) My brother who is a dentist lives in New York.
A
Add a comma. Because it was raining we stayed indoors.
Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.
Explain why we use commas with direct addresses.
To separate the name of the person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.
Name 3 transition words/phrases that require commas after them.
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Name 3 common conjunctions that require a comma before them.
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Fix this sentence. The book which I borrowed from the library is excellent.
The book, which I borrowed from the library, is excellent.
Fix the sentence. Before the bell rings make sure you’re in your seat.
Before the bell rings, make sure you’re in your seat.
Fix the sentence. Mr. Lee please explain the directions again.
Mr. Lee, please explain the directions again.
Fix the sentence. On the other hand I think we should wait.
On the other hand, I think we should wait.
Explain the rule. When do you use a comma before a conjunction?
When it joins 2 independent clauses.
Add commas to set off the appositive. Carla the team captain gave an inspiring speech.
Carla, the team captain, gave an inspiring speech.