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1 Comma Rules! Susan Brown Adapted from a presentation by Lynn McClelland
2 Basic Comma Rules 1. To set off introductory material (dependent clauses and phrases) 2. Between 2 complete thoughts (independent clauses) joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
3 1. On both sides of words that interrupt the flow of the sentence (appositives, modifiers, interrupters) 2. To set off a direct quotation 3. To separate elements in a series (Oxford comma) 4. In dates and addresses
4 To Set off Introductory Material When certain signal words begin sentences, a comma is needed to set off the introductory material from the rest of the sentence. When certain signal words begin sentences, (Dependent Clause not a full sentence), a comma is needed to set off the introductory material from the rest of the sentence. (Independent Clause full sentence)
5 Subordinating Conjunctions Example: When sentences begin with subordinating conjunctions, (this signals a dependent clause) you place a comma after the introductory material. When he first saw Darth Vader, the writer knew he had found his hero.
6 Some Subordinating Conjunctions When While After Although If Because Then Before Whether As Until Though
7 The -ing Thing Sentences that begin with -ing words (gerund) need a comma. Going to the bookstore, I ran into Annette. Sitting by the beach, I met my future husband.
8 Sentences beginning with To Sentences that begin with - To need a comma. To get to the mall, you need to take Tatem. To find the LSC, you need to go to E-building. -
9 Between two complete thoughts joined by a coordinating conjunction Use a comma between two complete thoughts (sentences or independent clauses) connected by FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So). Mary loves her new book, but she didn t notice that it had missing pages.
10 Coordinating Conjunctions Remember: you only need a comma when you have two independent clauses joined by FANBOYS Mary bought a new dress but didn t notice the stain on the collar. Why don t you need a comma this time? What is missing?
11 Coordinating Conjunctions For And Nor But Or Yet So
12 On both sides of words that interrupt the flow of the sentence Sometimes it is necessary, but not always, to write a sentence in which the main information is interrupted by extra information. Commas are placed before and after the interrupting information.
13 Words that interrupt the flow of the sentence When information interrupts the flow of a sentence, (appositives, modifiers, interrupters) you need to section that information off with commas. Example: My car, a Toyota Corolla, is brand new. My car = the subject of the sentence. Is = the verb My car is brand new = main information of sentence a Toyota Corolla = information that interrupts the flow of the sentence. When it further describes the noun, it is an appositive. The bank manager, our next door neighbor, bought a new car.
14 To set off Quotations from Text The heroine said, Everyone knows it is important to include quotation marks around the quoted material and the necessary commas. * * Only when the character says them. The heroine shrugged her shoulders. Everyone knows that.
15 To Set off Quotations from Text You must unlearn what you have learned, said Neo. Karen said, Let go, Rob. Luke exclaimed, You re not my mother!
16 To Separate Items in a Series (The infamous Oxford comma) Whenever you have three or more words or word groups in a series, you need to use a comma to clearly separate them from each other.
17 To Separate Elements in a Series Examples: Tessa, Zack, and Kathleen sold a lot of books last month. A neat appearance, warm smile, and positive attitude will make a buyer respond to you.
18 Uses commas in dates & addresses Like items in a series, information regarding specific dates or addresses are separated by commas. Wednesday, September 5, B Baker Street, London, England Kelly Phonebook, 441 E. Reynolds Drive, Perryville, PA 16005
19 Common Errors
20 Comma Splices: What are they? Comma Splices = Two Independent Clauses (sentences) joined by a comma. Example: You can lead a buyer to a book, you can t make him read. How would you fix this sentence?
21 Possible Solutions Option #1: Make two different sentences. You can lead a buyer to a book. You can t make him read. Option #2: Use FANBOYS (Coordinating Conjunctions) to create one sentence. You can lead a buyer to a book, but you can t make him read. Option #3: Use a Subordinating Conjunction. Although you can lead a buyer to a book, you can t make him read. Option #4: Use a semicolon. You can lead a buyer to a book; you can t make him read.
22 Run-on Sentences Two sentences run together without any punctuation. I like fiction you might not.
23 Possible Solutions Option #1: Make two different sentences. I like fiction. You might not. Option #2: Use FANBOYS (Coordinating Conjunctions) to create one sentence. I like fiction, but you might not. Option #3: Use a Subordinating Conjunction. Even though I like fiction, you might not. Option #4: Use a semicolon. I like fiction; you might not. Fragments & Run-ons
24 Congratulations! You now can use commas with confidence and panache.
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