Commas Simplified

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COMMAS SIMPLIFIED Signal Words Smile. It will be over before you know it.

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Commas Simplified. Signal Words. Smile. It will be over before you know it. I warned you this day would come…. This comma rule requires a bit more effort on your part Now just calm down, and it will be over in a few minutes. Pay Attention!. Signal Words. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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COMMAS SIMPLIFIED

Signal WordsSmile. It will be

over before you know it.

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I WARNED YOU THIS DAY WOULD COME… This comma rule requires a bit more

effort on your part Now just calm down, and it will be over

in a few minutes.

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SIGNAL WORDSCome at the beginning of the sentenceInclude words such as…• When• If • Since• Although• Whenever• “–ING” words like Going, Writing,

etc.• Infinitives (“To…dance, sing,

play”)

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YOU LOOK A LITTLE DAZED.

Let’s try again… A “signal word” signals you to the

possibility that you will need a comma Signal words are always at the

beginning of the sentence All words ending in “-ing” are signal

words An infinitive (To …) is also a signal word There are LOTS of signal words…

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SOME COMMON SIGNAL WORDSThe more you use them, the easier they will be to recognize…

When Since If Although Whenever Because After Before

Wearing a wig will not help. I still know you’re my student, and you have to learn this stuff.

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MAYBE SOME EXAMPLES

WOULD HELPWhenever John eats salami and whole

wheat bread, he always gets gas.

Since I shaved my head for swimming, I have been swimming faster. I’ve also

grown fins.Growing up with a pack of wild giraffes,

I’ve learned to adapt to harsh circumstances.

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SO A SIGNAL WORD AT THE BEGINNING “SIGNALS” YOU TO A COMMA1. Signal word at the beginning2. The signal word introduces an

introductory phrase3. The introductory phrase is @ 5+ words4. Your voice naturally tends to “stop and

drop” at the end of the phrase5. You can remove the introductory

“stop and drop” phrase, and the rest of the sentence can stand alone.

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Whoa, Dude. This is way too much info.

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REVIEW1. Signal word at the

beginning2. The signal word

introduces an introductory phrase

3. The introductory phrase is @ 5+ words

4. Your voice naturally tends to “stop and drop” at the end of the phrase

5. You ONLY use the comma if the “rest of the sentence” can stand alone

Whenever Ms. C says it’s almost over, it usually never is!1. Whenever = signal

word2. Introductory phrase is

usually 5+ words3. Voice stops and drops

at end of phrase4. Remove the

introductory phrase = It usually never is!

5. S = V = stand alone/independent

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READY TO TRY?Since Margie got her new glasses,

she can see much better.

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HOW ABOUT THIS ONE?

Playing his new electric guitar and singing at the top of his lungs

makes Joey feel great.

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CARE FOR ANOTHER?

If I could just get back to texting, I feel sure I’d be happier.

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ONE MOREEver since little Ralphie watched

Scarface, he has been terribly violent.

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SIGNAL WORDS INTRODUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A COMMA… But you have to decide if you need the

comma or not. If you do need a comma, it comes

AFTER the introductory “stop and drop” phrase.

Hey, I just wrote one. Cool. Can you see it?

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DECIDE WHETHER THESE SENTENCES NEED COMMAS OR NOT

Do you spy a “signal word”?

Does the sentence make sense without the introductory phrase?

To stay in shape for competition athletes must exercise every day.

Barking insistently, Smokey got us to throw his ball for him.

A popular and well respected mayor, Bailey was the clear favorite in the campaign for governor.

The wind blowing violently, the townspeople began to seek shelter.

After the adjustment for inflation, real wages have decreased while corporate profits have grown.

Preparing and submitting his report to the committee for evaluation and possible publication was one of the most difficult tasks Bill had ever attempted.

Before the curtain fell, the actors bowed.

If the next two nights are sellouts, the play will be extended.

Under the kitchen table the dog cowered.

Under the spreading chestnut tree, the village smithy stands.

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ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?Yep. I know you thought I forgot the little quiz part, but here it is…

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Time for a little test

1. Every time Matilda watches little House on the Prairie she fantasizes about milking cows.

2. Singing and dancing are Tom’s favorite hobbies.3. Watching the sun set over the horizon I was

reminded that I had not flossed my teeth.4. Because Tina was a vulgar and crass girl who

imitated Jersey Shore characters nobody wanted to date her.

5. Whenever Waldo ate soup he slurped.6. Even if you were the last man on earth I wouldn’t

date you.7. After the storm the clouds parted.8. Since returning from her vacation in Greece my

best friend cannot stop eating olive oil.

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