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Grammar Football Answers

Grammar Football Answers. Commas. Commas 1. TRUE OR FALSE: In a complex sentence, when a dependent clause follows an independent clause, a comma is needed in the middle of the sentence. _____________________. False TRUE OR FALSE: A comma is always needed before a FANBOY . False

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Grammar Football Answers

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  1. Grammar FootballAnswers Commas

  2. Commas 1 • TRUE OR FALSE: In a complex sentence, when a dependent clause follows an independent clause, a comma is needed in the middle of the sentence. _____________________. False • TRUE OR FALSE: A comma is always needed before a FANBOY. False • When a noun renames a noun directly next to it in a sentence, this is called an _____________________. Appositive • When there are two adjectives describing a noun, there are two questions you can ask to decide if they are of equal rank and need a comma: Can I add “and” between them; Can I switch them around? • When two independent clauses are joined by only a comma, this is called a __________________. Comma splice

  3. Commas 2 • TRUE OR FALSE: When naming two or more items in a series, you must have a comma to separate each item. False • When speaking to someone, use a comma or commas to surround the person’s name. This is called________________________. • Direct Address • Use a comma after an ______________________ phrase, clause, or words before the independent clause at the beginning of the sentence. Introductory

  4. Commas 3 • Mrs. Sellars went to Maui and Honolulu on her honeymoon. Correct • Although Bianca went to basketball practice,she was unable to play because of her ankle injury. • Matt photographed the game and sold his pictures to the local newspaper. Correct • Writing is one of my favorite hobbies,but I plan on studying the law in college. • Shelly,my favorite cousin,decided to visit me in New Jersey. • April 1, 1982,was when my family moved into the town of Cinnaminson.

  5. Commas 4 • Some say the world will end in ice,not fire. • Having finished the test,he left the room. • Professor Benson,grinning from ear to ear,announced that the exam would be tomorrow. • The relentless,powerful sun beat down on them for hours. • New Moon is the best movie of 2009,and I plan on seeing Eclipse when it comes out in June. • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is my favorite book because of its descriptive characters and amazing storyline. Correct

  6. Commas 6 • July 4, 1776,is the day that America celebrates its independence from Britain. • You're one of the President’s close friends,aren't you? • Mrs. Sellars,my absolute favorite teacher,decided to push our comma test back to Tuesday! • Remember to check your answers,and be sure you applied all eight comma rules to the sentences. • Since I did poorly on my report card,my parents decided to ground me for the weekend.

  7. Commas 7 • Slowly,Jane crept up the steps. • I did not get the job, however,I did get great interviewing experience in the process. • I know,in fact,that we are going to Hershey Park for the class trip. • Julie,who was driving the ‘68 Mustang,was listening to country music. •   All students who are interested in Redemption School should talk to Mr. Moore. Correct

  8. Commas 8 •   Carl was born on Wednesday,March 16, 1986,in Princeton. •   Before singing,Clementine cleared her throat. •   Joe Chaney,the pitcher with the great knuckleball,will start tomorrow’s game. •   Dreams that are worthwhile can give direction to life. • Seth works at Lockheed-Martin,which is located in Moorestown.

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