Rule 1 & 2
Four or more items make up a series.
True or False
False, only three items are needed to make a series.
True of False
The FANBOYS:
For, and, nor, because, or, yet, so
False
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
When a name is given in the middle of the sentence, commas have to surround that name. TRUE/FALSE
Example: Thanks Josh for finally doing your homework!
True
The test to see if adjectives are equal includes two different steps, switching the order of the adjective and putting a FANBOYS between them.
TRUE/FALSE
False
You must switch the order and place AND between the adjectives
TRUE/FALSE
When a prepositional phrase is used in the beginning of the sentence, three words indicate that a comma is mandatory.
FALSE
3 words- optional
4 words- mandatory
A- My teacher, Ms. Simic told me to eat a balanced diet with grains, vegetables, fruits, protein and dairy.
B- My teacher Ms. Simic told me to eat a balanced diet with grains, vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy.
Option B
Students have many teachers, so a name is needed.
A- I wanted to go outside, but we couldn't after Sheila screamed, "I'M ALLERGIC TO EVERYTHING!"
B- I wanted to go outside but we couldn't after Sheila screamed, "I'M ALLERGIC TO EVERYTHING!"
Option A
A- If I were to get caught cheating, my mom would kill me, so I do not want to copy your homework, Jean.
B- If I were to get caught cheating my mom would kill me, so I do not want to copy your homework Jean.
option A
A- She turned to them on in June, 2000 and let out a hysterical jovial laugh.
B- She turned to them in June 2000 and let out a hysterical, jovial laugh.
B
A- During class this afternoon, it was Dylan, not Andi, who was talking while the teacher was giving directions.
B- During class this afternoon it was Dylan, not Andi who was talking while the teacher was giving directions.
OPTION A
Where should the comma(s) be placed?
I want Ms. Whittle's student teacher Ms. Simic to get a job. She must now construct an amazing resume dress impressively for an interview and act professionally during the interview.
I want Ms. Whittle's student teacher, Ms. Simic, to get a job. She must now construct an amazing resume, dress impressively for an interview, and act professionally during the interview.
4 commas needed
Insert correct comma(s)
"You need to take out the trash and Sarah needs to mop the floor" said Dad in his angry voice.
before and
Right after floor
Place the following comma(s)
My little sister Elizabeth found a baby kitten near our back porch when she got home.
surrounding Elizabeth
2 commas needed
Place the following comma(s)
I was born in Springfield Illinois on a cold rainy day.
3 commas needed.
After Springfield, Illinois, and cold
add in the necessary comma(s)
After school I was considered a bus rider not a car rider.
after bus rider
1 comma needed.
Where is the extra comma?
The fans were surprised, when they saw the tennis player's dog, a small Yorkshire Terrier, retrieving tennis balls, pooping on the court, and wearing sunglasses on his little face.
Between surprised and when
Where is the extra, incorrect comma?
Many kids enjoy taking karate lessons for fun, but parents like karate because it is a great way to instill discipline, and respect in children and keep them in shape at the same time. As Ms. Simic would say, "Patience, Young Grasshopper"
between discipline and and
Remove incorrect comma(s)
There will be no homework, if you finish the classwork.
Mr. Vanmeter, Ph.D., often gives us this option.
after homework
Remove incorrect commas
On April, 15, 2003, my sister told me about the awful, scary experience she went through.
After April and after 2003 (optional)
2 commas removed
Remove unnecessary comma(s)
After school, I was considered a bus rider, not a car rider.
one comma removed after school
On the whiteboard, create one sentence using both rule 1, items in a series, and rule 2, unnecessary clauses/phrases. You will have three rounds of jeopardy music to do so.
Is there an unnecessary phrase/clause surrounded by correct punctuation?
Is there a series of three or more items separated by commas or fanboys?
On the whiteboard, craft one sentence using both rules 3 & 4.
You will have three rounds of jeopardy music to do so.
Rule 3: linking independent clauses with fanboys
Rule 4: commas with quotations
Are the commas to the left of the quotation marks?
Does a full clause come after the comma and fanboys?
On the whiteboard, craft one sentence using both rules 5 & 6.
You will have three rounds of jeopardy music to do so.
5: answers and names
6: Subordinating conjunctions
Class, please tell me if their sentence is correct.
Above is an example.
On the whiteboard, craft one sentence using both rules 7 & 8.
You will have three rounds of jeopardy music to do so.
7: states and dates
8: equal adjectives
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Let's see!
On the whiteboard, craft one sentence using both rules 9 & 10.
You will have three rounds of jeopardy music to do so.
Rule 9: introductory prepositional phrases
Rule 10: added question, contrasting, additional info.
On the whiteboard, you will see your classmate's response, right?
Above is an example.