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Commas, generally, go before what part of speech?

• Prepositions

• Adjectives

• Conjunctions

• Verbs

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• I went running and, I saw a bear!

• I went running, and I saw a bear!

• I, went running and I saw a bear!

• I went running and I saw, a bear!

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• I love to eat; therefore, I love the winter holidays.

• I love to eat, therefore I love the winter holidays.

• I love to eat; therefore I love the winter holidays.

• I love to eat; therefore, I love, the winter holidays.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which conjunction works best in this sentence?

Alex has played the piano for 5 years, ______ the saxophone is his favorite instrument.

• but

• and

• so

• nor

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.W.6.2C

An interrupter, is often also an...

• introductory element

• adjective list

• appositive

• SWABI conjunction

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Check the rules that are part of our comma tips:

• Comma after an introductory element

• Never use the Oxford comma

• Commas between adjectives (if they pass two tests)

• Commas on either side of appositives/interrupters

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CCSS.L.6.2A

An independent clause:

• can not stand on its own as a sentence.

• is a fragment that does not express a full thought.

• is a full and complete thought that can stand on its own.

• pays its own bills, because its independent!

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Under the bed.

• My hair dryer, hair brush, 2 sweaters, and jeans are.

• After they finished dinner, they decided to go see a movie together.

• The one I have right now is not.

Which uses a semi-colon correctly?

• He needs to hurry with that turkey; before everyone gets here.

• He needs to hurry; with that turkey before everyone gets here.

• He needs to hurry with that turkey; people will be here soon.

• He needs to hurry with that turkey; when people get here.

Which of the following is not a FANBOY conjunction?

• and

• but

• because

• or

• nor