Comma Rules-Manning Class 10/12/22

What rule is being followed for this sentence?

Bob, the funniest man I know, is my friend.

• Commas in a list

• Two or more adjectives describing a noun

• An appositive/extra info about a noun that can be removed

• Direct address

Answer explanation

"The funniest guy I know" is an appositive. It is extra information describing the subject, Bob.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Write a sentence that uses direct address.

Answer explanation

You must use direct address as if you are talking directly to a specific person. The comma comes right after the name(s) when used at the beginning. The comma comes before the names if used at the end.

Examples:

Mary, please pick up your room.

You both need to work on being nice to each other, Frank and Bill.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which sentence is using commas between two or more adjectives?

• Ice cream, candy, and cookies are my favorite desserts.

• Please pick up fruit and veggies at the store, Sally.

• My cat is soft and cuddly.

• The cool, windy air cause me to shiver.

Answer explanation

When two adjectives that describe a noun come before the noun, they are separated from each other by a comma.

a hard, sharp rock

the wet, sticky lollipop

Commas are not used when listing two adjectives after the noun. Example.

My cat is fluffy and soft.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Write a compound sentence (two independent sentences) that are connected with a comma and a conjunction (FANBOYS).

Answer explanation

Examples:

My head really hurts, so I am going to take some medicine.

Mrs. Manning wants me to learn how to use commas, yet I don't always remember the rules.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Create a sentence that uses items in a list.

Answer explanation

Items in a list need to be three or more things. Commas are used to separate the items.

Examples:

For my birthday I want a new car, a zebra, and a robot that can talk to me.

I can't decide between watching a movie, taking a walk, or calling my friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence is using commas correctly with a quote?

• The teacher explained, "Always try your best."

• "Don't bother me anymore" yelled Mike.

• A group of children cried "We want a cookie!"

• Mary yelled "Get off of my bed!"

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Write a sentence using an appositive (extra information) about your best friend.

Answer explanation

Remember, an appositive is extra information about the subject of the sentence or a noun in a sentence. It doesn't need to be there, but it helps give more information.

ex. My best friend, the sweetest person I know, is coming to my house this weekend.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Write a sentence using the date of an important event (i.e. birthday, a specific holiday, etc.)

Answer explanation

When writing with dates, there needs to be a comma separating a day of the week and a month (ex. Tuesday, March 3rd) and the date and year (example May 22, 2005).

I feel ______ about the rules for commas that we reviewed and have practiced in class.

• awesome

• so-so

• clueless

• pretty good

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G