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874. Comma Rules – after an interjection

June 13, 2024June 12, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Place a comma after an interjection.Wow, that was a good movie.Yikes, I forgot my wallet. Hey, have you seen my coat? An interjection is an interrupter word placed at the beginning of a sentence. Always put a comma after an… Read more874. Comma Rules – after an interjection

CC-L3, Punctuation

876. Comma Rules – compound sentence

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

A compound sentence is a sentence in which two simple sentences are joined together with a conjuncion. Use a comma to separate the two simple sentences in a compound sentence.I ride my bike. John rides a scooter.I ride my bike,… Read more876. Comma Rules – compound sentence

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877. Comma Rules – the FANBOYS

June 25, 2024June 24, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Every compound sentence uses a comma with a conjunction. There are seven conjunctions that are used in compound sentences. The first letter of each conjunction placed in a certain order spells out FANBOYS.Here are the seven conjunctions used in compound… Read more877. Comma Rules – the FANBOYS

CC-L3, Punctuation

878. Using the Comma in a Compound Sentence

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

When joining two simple sentences into a compound sentence, you must insert a comma and a conjunction between the two simple sentences. You will always use a comma with the conjunctions for, nor, but, or, yet, so. However, the conjunction… Read more878. Using the Comma in a Compound Sentence

CC-L3, Punctuation

879. Compound Sentence Without a Comma

June 27, 2024June 26, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

A compound sentence is made by joining two simple sentences together. We usually use a conjunction (one of the FANBOYS) to join the two simple sentences into a compound sentence. We can also make a compound sentence using a semicolon…. Read more879. Compound Sentence Without a Comma

CC-L3, Punctuation

881. Comma Rules – The Complex Sentence

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

A complex sentence combines a simple sentence with a subordinate clause. The simple sentence can stand on its own as a complete thought. The subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction, and we must use a comma after the subordinate… Read more881. Comma Rules – The Complex Sentence

CC-L3, Punctuation

882. Subordinating Conjunctions

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

A complex sentence combines a simple sentence and a subordinate clause. The first word of a subordinate clause is always a subordinating conjunction. Here are some subordinating conjunctions: because, before, after, when, whileIf you begin a sentence with one of… Read more882. Subordinating Conjunctions

CC-L3, Punctuation

883. More Complex Sentences

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

A complex sentence begins with a subordinate clause. Here are a few more subordinating conjunctions that you can use to begin a subordinate clause: although, since, unless, until, if When you begin a complex sentence with a subordinating conjunction, you… Read more883. More Complex Sentences

CC-L3, Punctuation

884. Complex Sentences and no Comma

July 4, 2024July 3, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

A complex sentence is made by joining a simple sentence and a subordinate clause. When you begin a complex sentence with the subordinate clause, you must put a comma after the subordinate clause. While you are making dinner, I will… Read more884. Complex Sentences and no Comma

CC-L4, Punctuation

886. Commas in a Compound-Complex Sentence

July 8, 2024July 7, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

A compound sentence combines two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction (one of the FANBOYS). Mom is baking a cake, and Dad is mowing the lawn. Notice that we place a comma just before the conjunction and. A complex sentence… Read more886. Commas in a Compound-Complex Sentence

CC-L4, Punctuation

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