'Nonessential clause' presentation slideshows

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September 14, 2012

September 14, 2012. Journal Re-write the following and put in the proper punctuation. Use your editing marks to show the changes you have made: f ebruary 14 2012 dear darla i hate your stinkin guts you are the scum between my toes you make me vomit love alfalfa Quote

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Commas and Semicolons

Commas and Semicolons. How to . . . Pause. What is a comma?. A comma is a visual pause for the reader. A comma can be used for many reasons. When do you use a comma?. To separate items in a series a. Words in a series I went to the store to get milk , eggs and soda .

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Grammar Grab-Bag

Grammar Grab-Bag. Using the Sentence Patterns Effectively. Subject Verb Agreement. Sentence Pattern 8 (Interrupting Cows) and Intervening Preposition Phrases make Subject-Verb Agreement tricky. Example: The men , each one a lover of one woman, are extraordinary.

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Adverb Clauses

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Commas and Semicolons

Commas and Semicolons. How to . . . Pause. What is a comma?. A comma is a visual pause for the reader. A comma can be used for many reasons. How are you going to learn all of these rules?. Teach each other!

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COMMAS

,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. COMMAS. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. COMMAS. A COMMA is a punctuation mark used to indicate a brief pause, or to separate ideas, or in listing multiple things. What are some rules for using commas? (Using Commas worksheet A).

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Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements in Clauses

Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements in Clauses. Essential Elements. Some modifying elements of a sentence are essential, restricting the meaning of a modified term. Necessary to the meaning of the sentence. These are incorporated into the sentence (NO COMMAS). Essential Element Examples.

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Commas- Items in a Series

Commas- Items in a Series. Use to separate words : Ex: All my aunts, cousins, and uncles came to our family reunion Use to separate phrases : Ex: The children played in the yard, at the playground, and by the pond. Use to separate clauses :

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