Commas
We ordered hamburgers pizza and French fries.
We ordered hamburgers, pizza, and French fries.
I studied for the quiz!
Simple
This contains your claim, and sets forth the argument in your writing.
Thesis
Its your birthday!
Incorrect
It's
Stress can be even worser in tenth grade.
Even worse
I love cake and my sister loves pie.
I love cake, and my sister loves pie.
You should start working a little harder or you are going to fail your test.
Compound
These are used to move between ideas or topics.
Transitions
You're welcome to try some candy.
Correct
Sudden increases in homework is accompanied by a decrease in sleep.
in homework are
Because my phone cracked I had to get it repaired.
Because my phone cracked, I had to get it repaired.
The teacher stood at the front of the room, cleared her throat, and waited for silence.
Compound - Complex
After you determine what a prompt is asking, you should do this next to generate ideas.
Brainstorm
The restaurant was much further than I expected.
Incorrect
Farther
Many ninth graders are shell shocked by the change from middle school to high school.
Correct as is
Our dog Daisy is a mutt.
Our dog, Daisy, is a mutt.
The book must be interesting, for you finished it in a day!
Compound
These are the ideas in opposition to your thesis.
Counterclaims
I hope that they like they're gift.
Incorrect
Their
Many juniors who are bound for college feel lucky if they can still stand up by June after prepared for the SOL exams, PSAT’s, SAT’s, and in some cases, AP exams.
preparing for
"We'll probably be late today" said Billy.
"We'll probably be late today," said Billy.
I'll call her if you aren't able to.
Complex
This is what you leave your reader with at the end of your argument; prompts them to do or think something.
Call to Action
Rainy days really affect me; I get so tired.
Correct
To get away from the alphabet soup of tests, many juniors, on the other hand, head quick for the road.
quickly