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Punctuation: Commas Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that come before a noun. Use commas to separate items in a series Example: Pita is a.

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1 Punctuation: Commas Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that come before a noun. Use commas to separate items in a series Example: Pita is a round, flat bread. Example: Yesterday I dusted, mopped, and swept. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write a C beside it. 1. They live in a big beautiful house. 2. Christmas trees cozy sweaters and hot chocolate are my favorite things about December.

2 Punctuation: Commas Use commas before the FANBOYS in a compound sentence. FANBOYS include the words: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Example: Theo will bring the salad, and Sarah will bring the apple juice. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. 1. They arrived at the movies early so they got a good seat. 2. We dusted the living room and swept the kitchen.

3 Punctuation: Commas Use commas to set off words in direct address. Words in direct address identify the person or people spoken to or addressed. Example: Ms. Jacobs, please explain the assignment. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write a C beside it. 1. I really like your new skirt Lisa! 2. Nathan loves to go ice skating during the winter.

4 Punctuation: Commas Use commas to set off appositives and appositive phrases An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies or describes another noun or pronoun beside it. Example: A gymnast, Mrs. Shaw, will coach us. Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write a C beside it. 1. Gus Eric’s black and white cat slowly crept up behind the bird. 2. Henry a man of great strength carried the bag of bricks by himself.

5 Punctuation: Commas Use a comma after certain introductory elements. These include any introductory words, phrases, or clauses. Example: On that page, you will see a map of the park Write the sentences below. Add commas where they are needed. If the sentence is correct, write a C beside it. 1. Splashing through the puddles the girls looked like they were having a blast. 2. Yes you need to read all the books in the series.


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