Comma Rule Review.

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Comma Rule Review

When are commas needed to show items in a series? Give an example. Commas in a series When are commas needed to show items in a series? Give an example.

Commas between coordinate adjectives How can you test to see if two adjectives are coordinate (equally important)? Give an example of coordinate adjectives; give an example of two adjectives that are not coordinate.

Commas in compound sentences What is a compound sentence? Which words are signal words for a compound sentence. Give an example of a compound sentence that uses a comma.

Commas in dialogue Where should a comma be placed if the dialogue tag comes before the quotation? Where should a comma(s) be placed if the dialogue tag interrupts a quoted sentence? Where should a comma be placed if the dialogue tag comes after the quotation?

Commas in interrupters Give an example of a word or phrase that might interrupt a sentence. How many commas are needed if the interrupter comes in the middle of the sentence? How many commas are needed if the interrupter comes at the beginning or end of the sentence?

Give an example of a sentence that has an appositive. Appositives What is an appositive? Give an example of a sentence that has an appositive.

Commas in introductory words, phrases, and clauses. Which of the following would be considered introductory elements that would require a comma? Yes, no, or other mild interjections? Two or more prepositional phrases? A dependent clause? A short prepositional phrase?

Put commas in the following conventional situations: Monday January 5 2015 Alexandria KY 41001 8 Elm St. Cold Spring Kentucky

At the start of the game, Calipari knew a victory was close. Which rule? At the start of the game, Calipari knew a victory was close.

The accurate, well-timed shot hit its mark. Which rule? The accurate, well-timed shot hit its mark.

Which rule? Tyler Ulis, a freshman guard from Ohio, is only five foot nine inches tall.

Which rule? Derek Willis attended Bullitt East High School in Mount Washington, Kentucky.

Which rule? Karl-Anthony Towns, Dakari Johnson, and Trey Lyles each had nine rebounds in the game against Louisville.

Which rule? Coach John Calipari, coaching the youngest team in the nation, guided Kentucky back to the Final Four for the third time in four seasons.

Which rule? The UK Wildcats have the highest scoring margin in the nation, and they lead by an average of 29.1 points against their opponents.

Which rule? “The thing about young guys is they don’t think they will lose. They haven’t been through it yet,” said Calipari.