Commas
Comma PowerPoint
Sheep and Grog Explain
1. Use a comma to separate 2 independent clauses joined by
for and nor but or yet so* *when so means as a result
Jenny wants to help feed the poor, so she is planning on going to Africa this summer.
The doctor would like to see you, but he has been at the hospital all day.
2. If there is a list of three or more items, use a comma.
Mom bought grapes and bananas. (no commas)
Mom bought grapes, bananas, and strawberries.
3. If there are two or more adjectives in a row.
Tim is a handsome, smart man.
4. When a dependent clause, unnecessary word, or unnecessary phrase AND an independent clause are put together, there is usually a comma.
Unless I see you, I won't go.
When Mei was in Taiwan, she often wrote to me.
5. When an adjective clause is unnecessary, use commas.
The president of the company, who is a Harvard graduate, plans on retiring at the end of the month.
6. Use commas before a direct quote.
Mark said, “I loved visiting China and Korea.”
7. A name or title that is used to address or call a person to attention.
When, Sir, you come back to this hotel, I cannot guarantee you a room.
8. A comma usually follows a transition word.
Robert studied for a whole week. Therefore, he got an A+.
Jake worked 12 hours a day. Consequently, he earned enough money to travel the whole summer.
Sheep and Grog Explain
1. Use a comma to separate 2 independent clauses joined by
for and nor but or yet so* *when so means as a result
Jenny wants to help feed the poor, so she is planning on going to Africa this summer.
The doctor would like to see you, but he has been at the hospital all day.
2. If there is a list of three or more items, use a comma.
Mom bought grapes and bananas. (no commas)
Mom bought grapes, bananas, and strawberries.
3. If there are two or more adjectives in a row.
Tim is a handsome, smart man.
4. When a dependent clause, unnecessary word, or unnecessary phrase AND an independent clause are put together, there is usually a comma.
Unless I see you, I won't go.
When Mei was in Taiwan, she often wrote to me.
5. When an adjective clause is unnecessary, use commas.
The president of the company, who is a Harvard graduate, plans on retiring at the end of the month.
6. Use commas before a direct quote.
Mark said, “I loved visiting China and Korea.”
7. A name or title that is used to address or call a person to attention.
When, Sir, you come back to this hotel, I cannot guarantee you a room.
8. A comma usually follows a transition word.
Robert studied for a whole week. Therefore, he got an A+.
Jake worked 12 hours a day. Consequently, he earned enough money to travel the whole summer.