Continuing Commas

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

L.6.2A, L.1.2C, L.2.2B

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Alexis Schlau

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Continuing Commas

Learn how to use commas in dates, series, for introductory phrases/clauses, and FANBOYS.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas in a date correctly?

Today is January 13 2021.

Today is January 13, 2021.

Today is January, 13, 2021.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas in a series correctly?

I ate a sandwich, an apple, and chips.

I ate a sandwich an apple and chips

I ate a sandwich, an apple and chips.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas in a date correctly?

My birthday was on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

My birthday was on Saturday January 9, 2021.

My birthday was on Saturday January 9 2021.

Commas for Introductory phrases and clauses.

An introductory phrase does not have a subject or a verb. They tell us Where, When, Why, or How.
Ex: To stay in shape for competition, athletes must exercise ever day.
An introductory clause tells background information for the main part of the sentence and begins with an adverb.
Ex: If they want to win, athletes must exercise every day.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas for introductory phrases correctly?

After dinner I will bake cookies.

After dinner, I will bake cookies.

After, dinner I will bake cookies.

Multiple Choice

What sentence uses commas for introductory clauses correctly?

While I was eating, I watched Netflix on my phone.

While, I was eating I watched Netflix on my phone.

While I was eating I watched Netflix on my phone.

Use a comma between coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to join two complete sentences.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas for FANBOYS correctly?

My hamster loves to play so I gave him a hula-hoop.

My hamster loves to play so, I gave him a hula-hoop.

My hamster loves to play, so I gave him a hula-hoop.

The Oxford comma

The last comma in a list or series.
Follows "and"
Helps avoid confusion.

What is the difference when you use and when you do not use an Oxford comma?

Ex (with Oxford comma): We invited the rhinoceri, Washington, and Lincoln.
Ex (without Oxford comma): We invited the rhinoceri, Washington and Lincoln.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses an Oxford comma correctly?

The bus was full of crazy people, you and your friends.

The bus was full of crazy people, you, and your friends.

Poll

How are you feeling about commas?

I feel great!

I feel good, but could use more help.

I need help!

Continuing Commas

Learn how to use commas in dates, series, for introductory phrases/clauses, and FANBOYS.

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