English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Section A: Insert a comma or commas into each sentence.1. Dad bought popcorn chips and soda.2. Ugh I hate when it rains.3. We visited Rome Italy last summer.4. I can’t decide if I should bring a suitcase a tote bag… Read more1110. More Practice with Commas
We sometimes begin a sentence with an introductory phrase. Here are some examples:At the momentUnder the kitchen tableAfter dinnerIn the morningWhen you begin a sentence with a phrase like this, you must follow the phrase with a comma. The comma… Read more1111. Using the Comma – with an Introductory Phrase
A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences – two complete thoughts. Those two thoughts are joined by a comma and a conjunction. There are seven conjunctions in the English language: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so…. Read more1112. Using the Comma – in a Compound Sentence
Use a comma before the word and and the word but when joining two simple sentences to make a compound sentence. I’m hungry, but we have nothing to eat.It’s raining, but the sun may shine later.Janice is my friend, and… Read more1113. Compound Sentence or not?
A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences joined together by a comma and a conjunction. There are seven conjunctions in the English language: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. The first letter of each of those… Read more1114. Compound Sentences – Using the FANBOYS
Section A: Place a comma into each sentence that needs one. Some sentences do not need a comma.1. It is sunny today but tomorrow it will rain.2. I can’t eat lunch for I left mine at home.3. I like to… Read more1115. Practice with Compound Sentences
A complex sentence combines an independent clause and a subordinate clause. An independent clause is a simple sentence that stands all by itself. A subordinate clause cannot stand alone; it must always be joined to an independent clause. Independent clause:… Read more1116. Using the Comma – in a Complex Sentence
A subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction – also known as a subordinate clause word. Here are some common subordinating conjunctions: if, when, before, after, because When you begin a sentence with one of these words, you are… Read more1117. Writing a Complex Sentence using Subordinate Clause Words
A complex sentence joins a subordinate clause and an independent clause. A subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction. When you being a sentence with a subordinating conjunction, you must put a comma after the subordinate clause. Here are… Read more1118. Complex Sentence – more subordinating conjunctions
When a complex sentence begins with a subordinate clause, the clause must be followed by a comma.When the rain stops, we will have recess. For variety, we can also begin a complex sentence with the independent clause, followed by the… Read more1119. Complex Sentence Without a Comma