Commas: review

Learning Objectives Correctly place commas in a series of three or more items. Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') to connect two complete sentences. Place a comma after an introductory word or phrase (e.g., 'First,', 'In the morning,'). Use commas to set off the name of a person being spoken to directly (direct address). Identify and correct sentences with missing or misplaced commas. Have you ever seen a sign that says 'Let's eat Grandma!' instead of 'Let's eat, Grandma!'? 😱 Commas can save lives (and make your writing clear)! Today, we are going to review the super-powered punctuation mark: the comma! We will remember four key comma rules that help your sentences make se...

TermDefinitionExample CommaA punctuation mark (,) that shows a pause or a separation between parts of a sentence.I like to read, draw, and play outside. Series (or List)Three or more words, phrases, or items in a row.The flag is red, white, and blue. ConjunctionA word that connects words, phrases, or sentences. The most common are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so' (FANBOYS).I wanted to play outside, but it was raining. Compound SentenceA sentence made of two complete sentences joined together by a comma and a conjunction.The dog barked, and the cat ran away. Direct AddressWhen you speak directly to someone and use their name in the sentence.Leo, can you please pass the crayons?

Rule 1: Commas in a Series Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. Place a comma after each item except the last one. When you list things, the commas act like short pauses that help the reader understand each separate item. For example: 'I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.' Rule 2: Commas in Compound Sentences Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it joins two complete sentences. If you have two full thoughts (each with a subject and a verb), you can connect them into one longer, more complex sentence. The comma signals the end of the first thought. For example: 'She loves to swim, but her brother prefers to hike.' Rule 3: Commas After Introductory Words Use a comma after an int...