Basic Comma Rules
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Basic Comma Rules
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Poll
Before we begin, rate how much you know about commas.
What is a comma?
I know a few ways to use commas, but I am mostly unsure of comma rules.
I can use commas correctly most of the time.
I am a comma expert, and I could teach this lesson right now!
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1 - Separating items in a list
This week we will review commas, read a screenplay, and take a test.
Do you want pizza, a burger, or a sandwich?
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Multiple Choice
How many commas are needed in the following sentence?
This weekend I went to the park the costume store and my uncle's house.
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Multiple Choice
How many commas are needed in the following sentence?
Do you want to watch a scary or a funny movie?
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Multiple Choice
How many commas are needed in the following sentence?
The students in our class are reading books about dragons wizards murderers and many other interesting characters.
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2 - between a city and state/Country
Most students at Greiner are from Dallas, Texas
I want to visit Dublin, Ireland next year.
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Open Ended
Write a sentence telling me where you would want to visit. You must include a city and the state/country it is in.
EXAMPLE: I want to visit Dallas, Texas.
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3 - When giving date information
BETWEEN A NUMBERED DATE AND THE YEAR:
Today is August 5, 2026.
BETWEEN THE DAY OF THE WEEK AND THE MONTH
Everyone can dress up as a Disney character on Friday, October 29th.
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Open Ended
Write a sentence stating today's day of the week and date using the appropriate commas.
EXAMPLE: Today is Monday, January 1st, 2021.
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4 - After an independent Clause & BEFORE A FANBOY in a compound Sentence
IC , CC IC
The Eternals movie comes out next week, so all the Marvel fans are very excited!
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Multiple Choice
Which compound sentence is correctly punctuated?
Let's go to the party so we can hang out with all our friends!
Let's go to the party so, we can hang out with all our friends!
Let's go to the party, so we can hang out with all our friends!
Let's go to the party so we can hang out, with all our friends!
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Multiple Choice
Which compound sentence is correctly punctuated?
Will you play volleyball this year or are you going to play basketball instead?
Will you play volleyball this year, or are you going to play basketball instead?
Will you play volleyball this year or, are you going to play basketball instead?
Will you, play volleyball this year or are you going to play basketball instead?
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Multiple Choice
Which compound sentence is correctly punctuated?
Commas are small in size, but they have a large impact.
Commas are small in size but they have a large impact.
Commas are small in size but, they have a large impact.
Commas are small in size, but, they have a large impact.
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5 - After a Dependent Clause in a compLex Sentence
DC , IC
When you answer a STAAR stemmed question, it is important to take your time and use strategies.
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Multiple Choice
Which complex sentence below follows the DC , IC formula correctly?
While I read my book, I visualize the images the author is describing.
While I read my book I visualize the images the author is describing.
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Multiple Choice
Which complex sentence below follows the DC , IC formula correctly?
If you look for AAAWWUUBBIS words, you will be able to spot a dependent clause!
You will be able to spot a dependent clause, if you look for AAAWWUUBBIS words.
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Multiple Choice
Which complex sentence below follows the DC , IC formula correctly?
I went to bed, after I finished my book.
After I finished my book, I went to bed.
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Poll
Now that we've reviewed, rate how much you know about the 5 basic rules of commas.
What is a comma?
I know a few ways to use commas, but I am mostly unsure of comma rules.
I can use commas correctly most of the time.
I am a comma expert, and I could teach this lesson right now!
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THIS WEEK WE WILL ALSO DISCUSS Comma Rules for:
Direct Address
Appositives
Quoting in Text
Introductory Phrases
Basic Comma Rules
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