1. Daily Language Review: More Comma Practice
English 11

2. 9/30
Write out each sentence with correct commas; then, underline the introductory word, phrase, or clause.
Well you may consider moving on to another topic.
Because he kept barking insistently we threw the ball for Smokey.
If they want to win athletes must exercise every day.
Still the credibility of some witnesses was in question.
After his long nap in the backyard hammock Fred felt better.

3. The air conditioner isn’t working. Hayley has a pet fish
10/1
Combine (with a comma and FANBOYS) any of the independent clauses to create 3 compound sentences.
The air conditioner isn’t working.
Hayley has a pet fish
I like sandwiches.
The cat peed on the bed.
Jason collects magic cards.
This is my third monster drink today.
Mr. Rogers wore cardigans
That’s my popsicle.
Cheese-on-a-stick is delicious.
Get real.
Gum chewing is not permitted.
Call the doctor.
She prefers electric staplers.
Get her some shiny shoes.
Big Lots is hiring.
She’s a fox.
Batman is the best superhero.
He should be a model.

4. 10/2
Write 5 [nice] sentences about people in this class. Include the indicated parenthetical phrase, set off by commas, somewhere in each sentence.
1. on the other hand
2. in fact
3. nevertheless
4. of course
5. incidentally

5. 10/3
Write 3 sentences in which you quote lyrics from your favorite songs. Vary the “said part” (Vanilla Ice yelled, Celine Dion sang, etc.) according to the directions, and use correct commas.
Put the “said part” before the quote.
Put the “said part” in the middle.
Put the “said part” at the end.

6. 10/4
Write a sentence that contains the following:
An address in the middle, set off with commas
A person’s name and job title, separated by commas
A city and state or city and country, separated by commas.