1.

Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of
these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet.
Example: I love vanilla ice cream, but my brother prefers chocolate.

2. Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come

before the main clause.
Example: In the beginning, there was light.

3. Use a pair of commas in the middle of a sentence to set off clauses, phrases,
and words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Use one
comma before to indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to
indicate the end of the pause.
Example: Hilda, a very good cook, went to San Francisco.

4. Do not use commas to set off essential elements of the sentence, such as
clauses beginning with that (relative clauses). That clauses after nouns are
always essential. That clauses following a verb expressing mental action are
always essential.
Example: It is critical that you not put a comma in this sentence.

5. Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a

series.
Example: George traveled to Spain, France, and Germany.

6. Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the
same noun. Be sure never to add an extra comma between the final adjective
and the noun itself or to use commas with nonacoordinate adjectives.
Example: The big, hairy monster glared down at me.

7. Use commas to set off all geographical names, items in dates (except the
month and day), addresses (except the street number and name), and titles in
names.
Example: On October 3, 2015, Jeff Smith, marketing director at Intel,
traveled to 14 Appian Way in Rome, Italy.
Place commas wherever they are needed in the following sentences.

1. The problems involved in this operation are I think numerous.

2. Celene who does not usually tell anyone what she feels said she didn't want to go to the dance.

3. To get tickets for some Broadway musicals one has to order three months in advance.

4. Listening to the radio Jun heard an announcement that Spangler his own dog was lost.

5. I used to live at 16689 Sutton Avenue Milpitas California but we have since moved to 1895
Holland Way Dubuque Iowa.

6. The Valley of the Moon the name of a section in Napa County California is the heart of the
state's wine producing area.

7. Chris did not see how he could organize write and proofread this paper in only two hours.

8. By the pilings of the old pier I found four starfish a clam and a sea anemone.

9. Yes Helen did mention that all three of you were coming for lunch.

10. I believe therefore that fraternities are good influences on a college campus.
 Exercise
Punctuate the following sentences:

1. i need some butter garlic onions and milk (4 corrections needed)

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2. he left his daughters library book james and the giant peach in the fruit shop (8 corrections
needed)
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3. They filmed cleopatra in Egypt (3 corrections)

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4. why wasnt she happy to get the job (3 corrections)

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5. jasmin chloe and harvinder are missing are missing (6 corrections)

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6. boys will be boys he said. (5 corrections)

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7. On my last day they gave me some cards some presents and best wishes for the future (3
corrections)
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8. betting on the lottery which is popular in britain brings riches to the few and some say poverty
to the many (5 corrections)
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9. would you please think about this (2 corrections)

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10. She went to get a drink didnt she (3 corrections)

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11. have you been to the dentist recently? (2 corrections)

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 Capitalization and End Punctuation

Rewrite the sentences using correct capitalization and punctuation.

Note: Some lines may be two sentences.

1. today is friday, november 6, 2020

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2. my brother and i went to see the movie the return of the jedi
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3. do you like Heinz ketchup on your hamburger

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4. mr. morris likes to play football on saturdays

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5. what is your favorite holiday i like christmas best

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6. karla, eber, and i went to central park in new york city last year
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7. my favorite books are charlotte’s web and a night in the museum

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8. the doctor gave my sister and me a flu shot yesterday

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9. i only speak English, but i’m learning to speak Spanish too

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10. english is my favorite subject I love to read books

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Rewrite each sentence writing the correct capital letter and punctuation
marks. Include periods, commas, question marks, and quotation when
needed.

1. what are you bringing to the picnic she asked the teacher
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2. she shouted I dont care if i ever see you again

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3. you’re the finest thing I ever did see told her new kitten
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4. Karl asked his coach how late is chris going to be to the game
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5. Mustang sally you better slow your mustang down he sang

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6. her told her I wish you wouldn’t say those hurtful things
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