Commas in Conjunctions
Which word is NOT a conjunction?
But-And-Because-Therefore
Therefore
What are the 2 parts of location in this sentence? Not the name but the general part of location. (ex: Ray Road is a street).
I live in San Diego, California.
City and State
San Diego is the city and California is the state.
What are the 2 types of Introductory Clauses?
Introductory Phrases and Transition Words
What is the underlined part of this sentence called?
"Let's go painting tomorrow," she said.
The speaker tag
Which comma rule is this?
This weekend I went on a drive, for a hike, and to a party.
Commas in a series
In commas with conjunctions, does the comma go before or after the conjunction?
before
Where do the commas go in this sentence?
I live on 44 Parkway Drive Detroit Michigan.
The commas seperate the 3 parts of location-
I live on 44 Parkway Drive, Detroit, Michigan.
Which example is NOT a transition word?
A. Also,
B. However,
C. After work tomorrow,
C. After work tomorrow,
If the speaker tag comes before the dialogue, does the comma go inside or outside the quotation marks?
Example: He whispered "It's a suprise."
When the speaker tag comes before the dialogue, the comma goes on the OUTSIDE of the quotation marks.
Example: He whispered, "It's a suprise."
Which comma rule is this?
Make your way to block 1, boys.
Commas in Direct Address
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
I like to play Wheel of Fortune but Jeopardy is even better.
The comma goes before but
I like to play Wheel of Fortune, but Jeopardy is even better.
I was born on May 22 2001.
The comma goes after 22.
I was born on May 22, 2001.
Are introductory clauses ever a full sentence?
No. Introductory phrases are only PHRASES, and transition words are only WORDS.
What needs to be changed to this sentence?
"What needs to be changed to this sentence," he asked.
The comma should be a quotation mark
"What needs to be changed to this sentence?" he asked.
Which comma rule is this?
She was a headstrong, fearless leader.
Commas in adjectives
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
War began on December 3005.
You don't need a comma for this sentence :)
A sentence that only has a month and a year won't need a comma. If the sentence included a date, it would need a comma.
War began on December 3005.
Where does the comma go?
I am a slow runner. However I can run for a long time.
The comma goes after "However."
I am a slow runner. However, I can run for a long time.
When a speaker tag comes AFTER the dialogue and uses exclaimed, what do we use instead of a comma?
An exclamation point
Example: "I love you, Mickey Mouse!" she exclaimed.
Which commas rule is this?
Spongebob, who lives in a pineapple under the sea, likes to wear square pants.
Commas with extra information
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
I like the superbowl because it's an excuse to hang.
The comma goes before because-
I like the superbowl, because it's an excuse to hang.
Where do the commas go in this sentence?
Your deck of cards will arrive on Monday August 7 2023.
The commas go after Monday and after 7
Your deck of cards will arrive on Monday, August 7, 2023.
What always comes after an introductory phrase or transition word?
A full sentence
Example: Yesterday evening, I went on a hike with my friend.
Where do the commas go in this sentence?
"I am looking forward to going to Prescott" I said. "How long does it take to get there?"
The comma goes after Prescott INSIDE the quotation marks.
"I am looking forward to going to Prescott," I said. "How long does it take to get there?"
Which commas rule is this?
Kyle, did you see that small, black bird this morning? I thought I heard it whisper, "Today you will fail, succeed, and fail again."
(There is more than 1 :)
Commas in adjectives (small, black bird)
Commas in a series (fail, succeed, and fail again)
Commas in dialogue (I thought I heard it whisper, "Today...)