Punctuation Part Two

Mr. Eatman, M.Ed.

English 10
Agenda
Overview
Correct comma communication
Sensibility in semi-colons
Other punctuation marks
Correct Comma Construction
Whereas periods indicate the end of a
sentence, commas that the sentence
should pause or have a break in
thought. Simply put, it helps writers to
communicate more effectively.
Correct Comma
Construction
Commas should be
used in various
circumstances
including:

After every item in a
series (three or more
items of the same
kind) except the last
one.

After adverbs such
as first, second, then
or next that indicate
or introduce that a
series is going to
begin.
Between two or more
adjectives before a
noun.

Besides the previously mentioned items, commas
can be placed in other circumstances such as:

When needed to separate an introductory word,
long phrase, or clause from the rest of a
sentence.
Correct Comma
Construction
Correct Comma Construction
Examples:
Yes, the Eiffel Tower is beautiful. (introductory)

After four rounds, Rory maintained his lead at
the championship (prepositional phrase)

Laughing hysterically, Pookie blew milk out from
her nose.
Correct Comma Construction
Commas should also be used to offset interrupters
(words or phrases that interrupt the sentences
flow), with nouns of direct address*, and with
appositives**.
Correct Comma Construction
A noun of direct address is the name of someone that
is being spoken directly to. These are especially used
when you speak or write to somewhile while using
their name.

An appositive is one or more words that express,
explain, or identify another word in the sentence.
Appositives ALWAYS follow the word it is explaining.
Correct Comma Construction
Examples:

Did anyone call for me today, Pookie? (noun of
direct address)

Stan Lee, a famous comic creator, has a cameo
appearance in almost every Marvel film.