LA 5.17.x Combo

three basic uses for commas

1. to separate items in a series 2. to put between two or more adjectives that come before a noun 3. in a compound sentence to separate the independent clauses

In 100-150 words, write a letter to a friend and add commas for dates, addresses, and in the body of the letter where needed. Be sure to include your full address and date of your letter at the top left corner of your letter. Example: 2458 Cass River Drive Bay City Texas 54687 August 25 2013

34563 Bake fox Drive Sunface City Pennsylvania 5690 June, 1, 2012 Dear Jim, Hi. i have been meaning to talk to you for a long time. I got a cool thing in the mail one month ago. A drone! It's so cool. It flies really high, follows me, and can take pictures. It can fly a mile away before it looses connection. You should come over and fly it some time. I also made a potato gun. It's really powerful. I love shooting it out side. Sometimes I will get old glasses and shoot potatoes at them. Come to see me Soon, John

After which word or number is a colon needed? My alarm is set for 6 00 in the morning.

6

When writing the time, use a colon to separate the hour from the minute.

7:15 A.M. 9:45 P.M.

After which word or number is a colon needed? I will be at school at 8 30 tomorrow morning for my violin lesson.

8

Rewrite this sentence to include proper quotation marks as well as correct use of commas and end marks that go with the quotation. As soon as I woke up I asked my brother what did you do with my new video game

As soon as I woke up I asked my brother, "what did you do with my new video game?"

There are a few rules for using quotation marks:

Begin a direct quotation with a capital letter and use a comma to separate the quotation from the rest of the sentence. "Shelly, please take the dog for a walk," mom instructed. "I will after I wash my hair," Shelly replied. 2. Place commas and periods INSIDE the quotation marks. "I want to go shopping," Shannon told her friend. The friend replied, "That sounds like fun." 3. Place question marks and exclamation points that belong to the quotation INSIDE the quotation marks. But if the question mark or exclamation point does not belong to the quotation, place them OUTSIDE the marks. "What do you want to eat?" asked mom. I replied, "I don't know." Did mom say, "I cooked dinner"?

However, a colon is NOT used after a verb or after a preposition.

Bring towels, sunscreen, and bottled water to the beach. The concert will feature vocalists, violinists, and percussionists.

After which word is a colon needed? Dear Mrs. Brown Thank you for your interest in our online business.

Brown

Rewrite the following paragraph, adding commas where needed: Dear Aunt Renee It was so good to have you spend the weekend with our family. You haven't been to our house since November 25 2012 which was Thanksgiving weekend! We are planning to visit you this year for Thanksgiving which is November 28 2013. I look forward to seeing you again. Your nephew Brandon

Dear Aunt Renee, It was so good to have you spend the weekend with our family. You haven't been to our house since November 25 2012 which was Thanksgiving weekend! We are planning to visit you this year for Thanksgiving which is November 28 2013. I look forward to seeing you again. Your nephew, Brandon

In personal letters, we use a comma after the greeting. However, in a business letter, a colon is used after the greeting.

Dear Mr. Hill: Dear Sir:

Write another sentence in which you use commas between two or more adjectives that come before a noun

He had a small, white poodle in his car.

Write a compound sentence using commas correctly.

He needed milk, so I went to the store and got some.

Write another compound sentence using commas correctly.

He went out side, and got a rash.

Write a sentence in which you use commas to separate words in a series.

I like to read, play video games, and fly drones

Rewrite this sentence to include proper quotation marks as well as correct use of commas and end marks that go with the quotation. I told my brother Be sure to put my new video game back when you are finished beating the level

I told my brother, "Be sure to put my new video game back when you are finished beating the level."

Write another sentence in which you use commas to separate words in a series.

In the morning I get up, eat, and work.

Rewrite the following sentence and add commas where needed: My birthday is July 9 2000. My sister was born in July 1998.

My birthday is July 9, 2000. My sister was born in July 1998.

Rewrite the following paragraph and add commas where needed: My family moved to a new city last year. We used to live at 220 Spencer Road Detroit MI 43025, but due to my dad's new job, we moved to Grand Rapids Michigan.

My family moved to a new city last year. We used to live at 220 Spencer Road Detroit, MI, 43025, but due to my dad's new job, we moved to Grand Rapids Michigan.

Rewrite the following sentence and add commas where needed: My grandmother lives at 240 Palm Tree Avenue Stewart Florida 43015.

My grandmother lives at 240 Palm Tree Avenue, Stewart, Florida 43015.

Yes or No? Do you use a comma to separate the state and the zip code?

No

Write a paragraph about a topic of your choice and use commas correctly in at least THREE places within your paragraph.

One day Jim needed milk and cheese. I told my mom that I would go get him some milk, cheese, and gum. I went to the store, and found the milk. 3 minutes later I found the milk. I went to the register and got the gum. As I checked out I saw 3 articles. News articles, british aritcals, and New york times article. As I reached to look at one I realized that all the stuff was bagged. Then I went home.

Use a colon before a list of items. There are signal words that indicate when to use a colon - the following or these.

Please bring the following to class: the textbook, a pencil, and blank paper. We will be studying these historical figures: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Write a sentence in which you use commas between two or more adjectives that come before a noun

The big, red car was cool to look at.

Rewrite the following paragraph and add commas where needed: This move was a great change for my brother and me. We moved on August 5 2008 and started at our new school in September 2008. By December 25 2008 we had settled in comfortably.

This move was a great change for my brother and me. We moved on August 5, 2008, and started at our new school in September 2008. By December 25, 2008, we had settled in comfortably.

Rewrite the sentence using correct punctuation of a colon and/or semicolon. You may use punctuation more than once. Your essay will be graded according to the following grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.

Your essay will be graded according to the following: grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.

After which word is a colon needed? Bring the following to the beach a towel sunglasses and water.

beach

Between which words should a comma be placed? The girl appeared cheerful happy and friendly.

cheerful, happy, and

After which word is a semicolon needed? The pool needed cleaning therefore we couldn't swim.

cleaning

Between which words should a comma be placed? Cell phones are compact useful and fun.

compact, useful, and

After which word is a colon needed? We use these to cook pans spoons and spatulas.

cook

After which word is a semicolon needed? I worked hard however I did not get much pay.

hard

Between which words should a comma be placed? Shaun forgot his lunch at home so his mother brought it to the school.

home, so

After which word is a semicolon needed? I studied for two hours now I am ready for the test.

hours

After which word is a colon needed? My brother plays the following instruments the piano the guitar and the drums.

instruments

Between which words should a comma be placed? My small cat is adorable when she purrs in her sleep.

no comma needed in this sentence

A comma is used to separate the month and the day from the ______.

year