using commas correctly
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USING COMMAS CORRECTLY
NINTH GRADE ENGLISH
Commas
1. Use commas to separate items in a series Examples:
Items of folk art are often discovered in closets, attics, and barns
Our exhibit has encouraged people who tell stories, who sew quilts, an who carve toys to share their talents.
If the items are all joined by and, or, or nor do not use commas to separate them.
Commas
Use commas to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun
****If you can put AND between the adjectives, use a comma.
Example: See the loud, bright colors in her design!
Appositives
Noun or pronoun placed beside another noun or pronoun to identify or describe it
Examples: The person in charge of the workshop is the
librarian, Mrs. Barber. My best friend, Donna, went with me to the
movies.
Appositive Phrases
Consists of an appositive and any modifiers it has Examples:
Dad is making baklava, our family’s favorite dessert.
Mrs. Smith, the teacher in room 306, is my favorite teacher.
Appositives and Appositive Phrases Some are essential Some are nonessential
Commas
Nonessential appositives and appositive phrases should be set off by commas Example:
Mr. Lee, the new PTO president, asked parents to become active.
Commas
Nouns of direct address should be set off by commas Example:
Sam, please shut the door!
Commas
Parenthetical expressions should be set off by commas Example:
Paula, on the other hand, will not be going on the trip.
Parenthetical Expressions
Parenthetical
Expressions
After all Generally speaking
Nevertheless
At any rate However Of course
Consequently I believe On the contrary
For example In the first place
On the other hand
For instance Moreover therefore
Commas
Use commas to separate items in dates and addresses Examples:
Sam was born on December 25, 2008, in Mobile.
Please send your payment to 1 Main Street, Newton, Georgia 30201, no later than May 1st.
Commas
Use a comma after the salutation of a friendly letter and the closing of any letter Examples: Dear Mom, Sincerely yours,
Commas
Set abbreviations off when they follow a person’s name Examples:
Is Alex M. Moore, M.D, here?
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