1. A Teacher Retires Use commas for introductory phrases of five words or more. Before we left for school, we finished breakfast. Use commas to set off a phrase that is descriptive but not necessary to the sentence meaning. Mr. Stead, the coach, was very happy.

2. A Teacher Retires You’ve been asked to edit an article about one of the school’s favorite teachers. Honor Mr. Rowe, and edit the article carefully. Add two commas to set off long introductory phrases. Add two commas to set off words that interrupt a sentence. Add two pairs of missing quotation marks. Correct two other errors.

3. A Fond Farewell Mr. Rowe a teacher is retiring at the end of this school year. After having him as a teacher for thirty years the school can barely imagine life without him. He has served as head of the English Department for the last twenty years. A very helpful and caring man Mr. Rowe also tutored many students after school.

4. Everyone feels he is a great teacher. Mr. Rowe is also head of the Drama Club. His absence will be felt by many. You haven’t seen the last of me, yet! says Mr. Rowe I plan on helping out the Drama Club is they need me Mr. Rowe, thank you for a wonderful job. We will miss you!

5. A Fond Farewell Mr. Rowe, a teacher, is retiring at the end of this school year. After having him as a teacher for thirty years, the school can barely imagine life without him. He has served as head of the English Department for the last twenty years. A very helpful and caring man, Mr. Rowe also tutored many students after school.

6. Everyone feels he is a great teacher. Mr. Rowe is also head of the Drama Club. His absence will be felt by many. “You haven’t seen the last of me, yet!” says Mr. Rowe. “I plan on helping out the Drama Club is they need me.” Mr. Rowe, thank you for a wonderful job. We will miss you!