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If you’re in 7 th period and you need something….email Miss Z at misszeng3.7@gmail.com

In "The Power of Commas: Part 1," we explore critical rules for using commas effectively in writing. Understand how to use commas between independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, and learn to separate items in a series and equal adjectives. This guide provides practical examples, ensuring clarity and precision in your sentences. Whether you're preparing assignments or reviewing your writing, mastering these comma rules will enhance your communication skills. Remember, when in doubt, think "Oxford"!

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If you’re in 7 th period and you need something….email Miss Z at misszeng3.7@gmail.com

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  1. If you’re in 7th period and you need something….email Miss Z at misszeng3.7@gmail.com If you’re in 8th period and you need something….email Miss Z at misszeng3.8@gmail.com

  2. The Power of COMMAS Part 1

  3. *Rule 1: Use a comma between 2INDEPENDENT CLAUSES joined by a coordinating conjunction.

  4. *Independent clause: a complete thought. An IC can stand ‘alone’ as a sentence Castles offer a window to medieval times. Some people built castles on lakes, riverbanks, mountaintops, or steep hillsides. Some castles were almost impenetrable.

  5. *Dependent clause: an incomplete thought. We are left wondering….then what?! When castles offer a window to medieval times. Although some people built castles on lakes, riverbanks, mountaintops, or steep hillsides. Because some castles were almost impenetrable.

  6. Coordinating Conjunctions

  7. The victims of the hurricane were stunned, for they have lost everything.I was foolish to have trusted you, but I won’t make the same mistake again.

  8. *Rule 2: Use a comma to separate: > the words, phrases,or clausesin a series(three or more things)> to separate equal adjectives

  9. Evelyn Flores likes roses, daisies, and violets. Marilu will visit Spain, France, and Portugal next summer. Andrew plays basketball, completes his homework, and volunteers at the soup kitchen. Luis improved his punctuality, completed all his assignments, and earned an A in English class. ***When in ACTdoubt, think “Oxford”***

  10. Equal adjectives equally modify the same noun: I smashed a a big, hairy spider. Disorganized, illogical, messy papers must be rewritten.

  11. *Rule 3: Use a comma AFTER introductoryphrases and clauses

  12. After an introductory participial phrase: Determined to understand the complicated love triangle in Catching Fire,Jose read the novel night and day. After a long introductoryprepositionalphrase: In the oddest places and at the strangest times, Alex can be found shooting arrows at apples.

  13. After an introductory adverb clause: After they read Catcing Fire,the students in English three demanded copies of Mockingjay.

  14. Pages 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are due by Friday

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