Commas

Your answers are correct, but you did the wrong exercise.

• Use a comma to separate the parts of a compound sentence.

• Use comma to set off a noun of a direct address.

• Use comma to set of an introductory clause or phrase.

• Use comma to set off appositives, words that rename nouns.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Driven by the hunger, the tiger killed the ship

• Use comma to separate the parts of a compound sentence FANBOYS

• Use comma to set off a noun of direct address.

• Use comma to set off an introductory clause or phrase.

• Use comma to set off the items in a date.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

On January 1, 1863, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation

• Use a comma to set off a nonessential clause.

• Use a comma after the salutation of a friendly letter.

• Use a coma to set off an introductory clause or phrase.

• Use a coma to set off the items in a date.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Mrs. Brown, who liked the book, recommended it to me.

• Use a comma to set off a nonessential clause.

• Use a comma after a complimentary close of a letter.

• Use a comma to set off the items in a date.

• Use a comma to separate the parts of a compound sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Use a comma to separate the parts of a compound sentence. (FANBOYS)

• Roberto's wife liked the appliance, and he liked the price.

• You are, of course, planning to attend the convention.

• Bill, please pass the potatoes.

• No, I have not traveled to Mexico.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Use a comma to set off appositives, words that rename nouns.

• I am pleased with your work, Sam.

• Miss Lark, our English teacher, comes from Maine.

• Furthermore, I don't have enough money.

• Rats need places to hide, to nest, and to breed.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Use a comma to set off the items in a date.

• Your truly,

• While talking to Jean about her plans, I found out she is going to Hawaii.

• I paid the bill on Monday, May 8, 2012.

• My favorite sports are swimming, tennis, and skiing.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Use a comma to set off a nonessential clause.

• Dear Sue,

• I am pleased with your test, Mary.

• Sincerely,

• Ms. Thompson, who loves to read, is our English teacher.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

My favorite sports are swimming, skiing, and tennis.

• Dear Sue,

• Use a comma between 3 or more words or groups of words in a series.

• Your answers are correct, but you sis the wrong exercise.

• Your truly,

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Payments should be mailed to National Acceptance Company, 4133 Riverside Drive, Buffalo, New York 45201, before the first of the month.

• Use a comma to set off the items in an address.

• Use a comma to separate the parts of a compound sentence.

• Use a comma to set off a noun of a direct address,

• Use a comma to set off an introductory clause or phrase.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A