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Place commas and a CC where they belong: The telephone rang it was the doctor's office.
 
Correct
 
Incorrect
Place commas where they belong: Because of the holiday the students were released from school early.
 
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Incorrect
Place commas where they belong: My sister a smart hardworking nurse loves her job.
 
Correct
 
Incorrect
Place commas where they belong: I ordered ice cream cake and a delicious strawberry smoothie.
 
Correct
 
Incorrect
Which sentence is correct?
 
The beautiful, pink flamingo stands on one leg.
 
The beautiful pink flamingo stands on one leg.
 
The beautiful, pink, flamingo stands on one leg.
How many commas should you have when listing four things?
3
Which sentence is correct?
 
My purse has my wallet, keys, and chap stick.
 
My purse has my wallet, keys and chap stick.
 
My purse has my wallet keys and chap stick.
True or False: A comma can replace “and” between two equal adjectives describing the same noun.
True
Which sentence shows properly punctuated parallel structure?
 
I went to the store, the library, and the park.
 
I went to the store, the library and the park.
 
I went to the store the library and the park.
What is parallel structure?
Items in a list have equal grammatical weight.
How many items must a list have to require commas?
Three or more
True or False: If you remove an appositive, the sentence should still make sense.
True
Which sentence is correct?
 
My favorite city, Nashville, is full of live music.
 
My favorite city, Nashville is full of live music.
 
My favorite city Nashville is full of live music.
Where do commas go with an appositive?
On either side of the appositive
What is a noun or phrase that adds extra, nonessential information to the sentence?
An Appositive
True or False: Introductory clauses do not need commas.
False
Which sentence is correct?
 
When the storm hit, we lost power for two hours.
 
When the storm hit we lost power for two hours.
 
When the storm hit, so we lost power for two hours.
Name two common subordinate conjunctions.
Because, Although, Since, If...
What type of clause often begins an introductory clause?
An Adverb Clause
Where is the comma placed in a sentence with an introductory (adverb) clause?
After the dependent (introductory) clause.
What error occurs when two independent clauses are joined without a conjunction? What is it called?
A Comma Splice or Run-On Sentence
Which sentence is correct?
 
My notebook is messy, but I have a system.
 
My notebook is messy, I have a system.
 
My notebook is messy but I have a system.
True or False: A comma alone can join two independent clauses.
False
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What acronym helps you remember coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What must follow the comma when joining two independent clauses?
A Coordinating Conjunction (CC)
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