Comma in a series
My cat is not fat ugly and smelly!
My cat is fat, ugly, and smelly!
I'm so hungry! Let's eat Grandma!
I'm so hungry! Let's eat, Grandma!
Rem would really like to go shopping _____ she has too much homework to do.
Rem would really like to go shopping, but she has too much homework to do.
True or false:
You can use the comma-series rule when you have two or more words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
False. You need 3 items in a list.
Very few of you are subscribed to RadRyeGuy you should subscribe don't you think?
Very few of you are subscribed to RadRyeGuy; you should subscribe, don't you think?
The Constitution establishes the legislative executive and judicial branches of government.
The Constitution establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
Palmer who is great at DND has started taking up skating.
Palmer, who is great at DND, has started taking up skating.
Krystal received an A on their test _______ their grandparents let them go skydiving.
Krystal received an A on their test, so their grandparents let them go skydiving.
True or false:
With commas, you can separate clauses, phrases, and words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence
True.
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Palmer visited Albany, New York, Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas Nevada.
Palmer visited Albany, New York; Los Angeles, California; and Las Vegas, Nevada.
The young awesome Mrs. Katie likes to get her nails done hike and play with her cute playful pups.
The young, awesome Mrs. Katie likes to get her nails done, hike, and play with her cute playful pups.
Brandon excited and well-rested for school ran to the gym to hang out with his friends.
Brandon, excited and well-rested for school, ran to the gym to hang out with his friends.
Chase bought a Squishmallow and then he went home.
Chase bought a Squishmallow, and then he went home.
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Kal dipped his pizza into his chocolate orange juice, for he was mad and upset.
Correct, but weird.
At the super fancy fashion mall Aria found the perfect pair of boots to go with her custom pink embroidered skirt milk carton purse and Gucci sunnies this was the best day of her life so he called up Reagan to brag about how glam-a-licious she was about to look "I can't wait to stunt on everyone" she said.
At the super fancy fashion mall, Aria found the perfect pair of boots to go with her custom pink embroidered skirt, milk carton purse, and Gucci sunnies; this was the best day of her life so he called up Reagan to brag about how glam-a-licious she was about to look. "I can't wait to stunt on everyone," she said.
The sweet thoughtful Mrs. Katie loves cooking her family and pets!
The sweet, thoughtful Mrs. Katie loves cooking, her family, and pets!
Alex who was walking slowly to class forgot his Gribble in his locker. Because of this he had to go back to get it.
Alex, who was walking slowly to class, forgot his Gribble in his locker. Because of this, he had to go back to get it.
I know you hate grammar but commas are very important people!
I know you hate grammar, but commas are very important, people!
True or false.
You can use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these coordinating conjunctions: for, and, not, but, or, yet, and so.
False! You use commas to separate DEPENDENT clauses. Independent clauses are separated by semicolons.
"Wait for me my shoes are untied and I have to go back and get my cat because my mom just called and told me he got into my chips got a tummy ache and pooped on the rug this is the worst day ever" yelled Ryan.
"Wait for me! My shoes are untied and I have to go back and get my cat because my mom just called and told me he got into my chips, got a tummy ache, and pooped on the rug; this is the worst day ever!" yelled Ryan.
****DAILY DOUBLE*****
Zecharia argued that Reagan who was at the scene of the crime had a strong revenge motive and had access to the murder weapon was guilty of homicide.
Zecharia argued that Reagan who was at the scene of the crime, had a strong revenge motive, and had access to the murder weapon, was guilty of homicide.
Chloe who draws cartoon wolves everywhere also really likes animation English class and art. Because of this she always comes to class ready to learn. Man she's such a cool kid.
Chloe, who draws cartoon wolves everywhere, also really likes animation, English class, and art. Because of this, she always comes to class ready to learn. Man, she's such a cool kid.
Aiden showed Mrs. Katie about how a missle knows where it is because it knows where it isn't _____ she never solved the riddle.
Aiden showed Mrs. Katie about how a missle knows where it is because it knows where it isn't, yet/but she never solved the riddle.
Fix the following and name the rule (you can use your flip book)
1. I love eating Mom!
2. If they want to win athletes, must exercise every day.
3. You should learn how to cut, marinate, and cook Harper!
1. I love eating, Mom! (introductory rule)
2. If they want to win, athletes must exercise every day. (commas to avoid confusion)
3. You should learn how to cut, marinate, and cook, Harper! (introductory rule)
Imagine one day I am sitting on the ground with closed eyes, like I am meditating, and air gets in, I would suffocate, and that would really, really be very bad, so I would like that to never happen to me in my life-- if that is ever feasible for me--which I hope it is, but there is a chance that I am wrong, so I have my fingers crossed, and I am hoping that will not happen.
Imagine one day I am sitting on the ground with closed eyes like I am meditating, and air gets in; I would suffocate and that would really, really be very bad, so I would like that to never happen to me in my life--if that is ever feasible for me--which I hope it is, but there is a chance that I am wrong. Thus, I have my fingers crossed and I am hoping that will not happen.