How to use a Comma by Ms. Palmer

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How to use a Comma

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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How to use a Comma

6 ways to use a comma

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Let's eat Grandma

Let's eat, Grandma

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Use a comma when you are listing:

I like apples, bananas, and peaches.

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Introductory Comma

Even though I was safe indoors, I shivered at the thought of going out.

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Commas around interrupters

Ex: It does, indeed, look like rain.
Other interrupters:
in fact, to say the least, however,
generally speaking, happily, sadly,
unfortunately.

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Commas between complete thoughts and conjunciton.

I don't appreciate your tone, and I don't appreciate the look you gave.

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Commas with quotations

Ms. Palmer said, "Are all your assignments complete?"

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Commas with everyday material

Places: Paris, France
Dates: March 17, 2001
Dear Jane,

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6 ways to use a comma poster:

The six ways to use a comma
1 example for each of the six
Images, colour, etc..

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Ms. Palmer