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commas - they do more than add a pause. Ob commas - they do more than add a pause. Used to separate items in a list (a ; is used for long information) Used to combine two points. Add extra information.

List (semi-colon for longer items) Ob List (semi-colon for longer items) I bought eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese that is extra tasty yet bitter; semi-skimmed milk from the back isle; and ketchup. Combining two points: I wanted to join the army. However, I had asthma so I couldn’t. Adding information: The animals, in the Disney film, all sang “hakuna matatta".

Add the comma in the correct place: 1. In five minutes the building will be closed. 2. When I get home I am going to brush my teeth. 3. Until I reach my goal I will not stop working. 4. If I get a new job I will be very happy. 5. To become an astronaut it takes much hard work and determination. 6. Because she is only twelve she is not old enough to drive. 7. I visited Florence Italy last summer. 8. The hurricanes hit Tulsa Oklahoma and Destin Florida. 9. Daniel Garrison a farmer wakes up very early. 10. Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt. 11. The car a 1967 ford mustang is very fast. 12 When school ends today at 3:15 p.m. we will play football.

Add the comma in the correct place: 1. In five minutes the building will be closed. 2. When I get home I am going to brush my teeth. 3. Until I reach my goal I will not stop working. 4. If I get a new job I will be very happy. 5. To become an astronaut it takes much hard work and determination. 6. Because she is only twelve she is not old enough to drive. 7. I visited Florence Italy last summer. 8. The hurricanes hit Tulsa Oklahoma and Destin Florida. 9. Daniel Garrison a farmer wakes up very early. 10. Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt. 11. The car a 1967 ford mustang is very fast. 12 When school ends today at 3:15 p.m. we will play football.