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What is a comma?

Grammar Toolkit. Comma. What is a comma?. Grammar Toolkit. Comma. Commas separate words, phrases and clauses within sentences. . Hayley , who is my best friend, should arrive any minute.

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What is a comma?

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  1. Grammar Toolkit Comma What is a comma?

  2. Grammar Toolkit Comma Commas separate words, phrases and clauses within sentences. Hayley, who is my best friend, should arrive any minute. The sentence still makes sense if you remove the information between the commas. If the information is essential to the meaning, don’t put commas around it. Commas also separate clauses joined by one of the coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Alex likes making model trucks, and Liam likes blowing them up. A comma never just replaces a full stop — a conjunction must also be there.

  3. Grammar Toolkit Comma Where do commas belong in these sentences? , , Lauren after running far and fast for the bus took a few minutes to catch her breath. Loud fireworks started the carnival and a louder fire engine ended the carnival. He as far as I know doesn’t like chocolate. Everyone has seen the stars yet few people have explored them. The car started and we left in a hurry. , , , , A comma is not needed if the clauses are short.

  4. Grammar Toolkit Comma Commas separate dialogue from the rest of the sentence and show who is being talked to. My aunt said, “You have the most adorable gecko.” “Aunty Fraser, you have a good eye for pets.” “I do, Chloe, I certainly do.” Commas also separate interjections, asides and the words yesand nofrom answers. Yes,the film starts at 2 pm. An aside is an extra comment, which are common in speech. Well,let’s get some dinner. An interjection expresses surprise or emotion. Oh,come on!

  5. Grammar Toolkit Comma Where do commas belong in these sentences? This question clause is separated by a comma. Hey who stole my lunch box? You don’t want to eat now do you? “We drifted for days without water” croaked the weary survivor. No Ali you may not watch television now. “Not likely” said Mum “not likely at all.” , , , , , , ,

  6. Grammar Toolkit Comma • Punctuation helps others to understand our writing. • A comma (,) is a separating punctuation mark. It shows a short pause. • It separates: • parts of sentences (e.g. MrThistlewaite, our new coach, can run as fast as anyone.) • clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g. I’m ready to go, but you don’t have your shoes on yet.) • parts of dialogue (e.g. “Finbar, please close the door,” she asked.)

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