Dialogue
Transition Phrases
Commas in a Series
Dependent Clause
Offset Appositives
100

“She went to the store” Jack stated.

“She went to the store”, Jack stated.

100

Additionally I went to the beach after we had breakfast at the hotel.

Additionally, I went to the beach after we had breakfast at the hotel.

100

When I go camping I like to have a tent a sleeping bag and some bug spray.

When I go camping I like to have a tent, a sleeping bag, and some bug spray.

100

When I go to the gym I don’t like to run on the treadmill.

When I go to the gym, I don’t like to run on the treadmill.

100

Mr. Hammond the principal decided to let the student off with a warning.

Mr. Hammond, the principal, decided to let the student off with a warning.

200

Caroline asked “Why are there so many people in the mall today?”

Caroline asked, “Why are there so many people in the mall today?”

200

Finally he went home.

Finally, he went home.

200

I packed chips soda and a sandwich for lunch today.

I packed chips, soda, and a sandwich for lunch today.

200

When I go to the grocery store I always get milk. 

When I go to the grocery store, I always get milk.

200

The best middle school around OWWMS has won many games.

The best middle school around, OWWMS, has won many games.

300

Kate explained "I want to go to the grocery store after school."

Kate explained, "I want to go to the grocery store after school."

300

Lastly I want to go on the big roller coaster.

Lastly, I want to go on the big roller coaster.

300

My dog has a red collar a blue leash and 10 toys. 

My dog has a red collar, a blue leash, and 10 toys.

300

When I went to Burger King yesterday I got 10 chicken nuggets. 

When I went to Burger King yesterday, I got 10 chicken nuggets.

300

Many other inventor people from all over the world added to the growth of radio.

Many other inventors, people from all over the world, added to the growth of radio.

400

"I can't believe you said that" Brian yelled. 

"I can't believe you said that", Brian yelled.

400

First I had to eat my breakfast. 

First, I had to eat my breakfast.

400

He went to the store to get towels wet wipes and cups. 

He went to the store to get towels, wet wipes, and cups.

400

Although it was raining we still went for a walk.

Although it was raining, we still went for a walk

400

The famous scientist Albert Einstein developed many theories.

The famous scientist, Albert Einstein, developed many theories.

500

Mary said "I have 5 dogs."

Mary said "I have 5 dogs."

500

Therefore I got a 90 on the test. 

Therefore, I got a 90 on the test.

500

I want a phone bike and toys for Christmas this year. 

I want a phone, bike, and toys for Christmas this year.

500

Since the weather was bad we decided to stay inside.

Since the weather was bad, we decided to stay inside.

500

My favorite book "To Kill a Mockingbird"  explores many different themes. 

My favorite book, "To Kill a Mockingbird", explores many different themes.