Comma Rules
Rule #1 - Can we add a comma before AND in a list? YES or NO?
YES
RULE #2:
Your answers are correct but you did the wrong exercise.
Your answers are correct, but you did the wrong exercise
RULE #3
Mr. Barnes my dance instructor was a professional entertainer
Mr. Barnes, my dance instructor, was a professional entertainer
Rule #1 - You can place a comma after each item when you are creating a....
LIST
Rule #2: In this rule, we are supposed to add a comma before a....
Coordinating Cojunction / FANBOYS
RULE #1:
My favorite sports are swimming tennis and skiing.
My favorite sports are swimming, tennis, and skiing.
RULE #2
Karen wants to go to the farm yet her sister does not like farms.
Karen wants to go to the farm, yet her sister does not like farms.
The car needs repairs ____ we cannot afford the costs
WHAT COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS GOES IN THE BLANK?
Rule #2: What is a coordinating conjuction?
They join two complete (independent) sentences
RULE #1
I have seen his picture in magazines on television and in movies.
I have seen his picture in magazines, on television, and in movies.
RULE #3
Dr. Rodriguez who was present as the scene called for an ambulance
Dr. Rodriguez, who was present at the scene, called for an ambulance
The store will have to stay open longer ____ it will lose money
COORDINATING CONJUNCTION FOR BLANK?
OR
FANBOYS
FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
RULE #3
Mrs. Brown who liked the book recommended it to me.
Mrs. Brown, who liked the book, recommended it to me.
RULE #3
One of the car’s safety features for example is the braking system
One of the car’s safety features, for example, is the braking system
I have to complete my homework ______ my project.
AND
Rule #3: Where do you add commas in this rule?
You add 2 commas where you see extra or additional information.
RULE #1
Running in place doing sit-ups and lifting weights are healthy activities.
Running in place, doing sit-ups, and lifting weights are healthy activities.
RULE #2
I do not want a dog nor do I want a cat.
I do not want a dog, nor do I want a cat.
The lights went out ______ the guests had to leave early
COORDINATING CONJUNCTION FOR THE BLANK?