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Commas 101

Commas 101. Using Commas with Compound Sentences. Use these when combining two independent clauses (complete thoughts) with a coordinating conjunctions. And, but, or, nor, for, and yet. Examples. The appetizers are ready , and dinner will be hear shortly.

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Commas 101

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  1. Commas 101

  2. Using Commas with Compound Sentences Use these when combining two independent clauses (complete thoughts) with a coordinating conjunctions. And, but, or, nor, for, and yet

  3. Examples The appetizers are ready, and dinner will be hear shortly. Your dinner was delicious, but I can’t eat another bite

  4. Remember The two independent clauses must be able to stand alone. If that is the case then you can combine them into one sentences using a coordinating conjunction and a comma! MUST USE BOTH

  5. Answers to the Practice A 1. I went to a basketball game yesterday with Veronica, and I am going to a hockey game today with Peter. 2. I saved enough money to buy the mobile phone I wanted, but the store no longer carried that model when I got there. 3. My brother works as a carpenter during the day, and he works as a waiter three nights a week. 4. I can go to the pep rally with Lorraine, or I can go to my cousin’s house for movie night.

  6. Answers to the Practice A 5. We can take the freeway to the amusement park, or we can try the back roads if the traffic is bad. 6. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, for it is a time to be with the entire family. 7. We can do a research paper on the city of our choice, or we can do an oral presentation about a famous historic figure. 8. I took my dog for a walk around the lake after school, so it was very tired when we arrived at home.

  7. Answers to Practice B 1. Marcy plays the piano very well, and she is a good violinist. 2. My dog’s name is Chelsea, and my cat’s name is Bromley. 3. My favorite subject is biology, yet I received a higher grade in geometry. 4. We did not have enough time to finish the science lab, so we will have to come back after school. 5. My favorite hobby is chess, but I also collect baseball cards.

  8. Avoiding Comma Splices A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by only using a comma and no coordinating conjunction. Example: I cook breakfast each morning, John cooks dinner each afternoon.

  9. Ways to correct comma splices Punctuation separate sentences with an end mark or semicolon Find a way to join the sentences – use a coordinating conjunction.

  10. Complete page 96 of your packet. Practice A and Practice B – skip writing and speaking application

  11. Answers to Practice A 1. I went to a concert last night with Shana, and I am going to a baseball game today. 2. I have two job opportunities. I am still not sure which one to accept. 3. I can work in my favorite store, or I can work as a waitress. 4. We have three horses that board in our stable. I ride them every day. 5. This weekend, I have to finish my research paper. I also have to complete my math homework.

  12. Answers to Practice B 1. I stayed home from school today. My throat was sore and my head hurt. 2. correct 3. I am the captain of the basketball team. I play power forward as well. 4. correct 5. My hobby is fixing cars. I want to be a mechanic someday.

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