Comma Rules Explained: Mastering the Basics

The video tutorial covers classroom organization, vocabulary lessons, and detailed comma rules. It begins with reminders about assignments and penalties, followed by an overview of classroom resources. The vocabulary lesson focuses on the word 'maleficent', accompanied by a stick figure drawing activity. The tutorial then introduces and explains various comma rules, emphasizing their importance in writing. The session concludes with a request for feedback and a reminder to complete assignments.

What should students do if they missed the video or journal entry from the previous day?

• Complete it as soon as possible

• Wait until the end of the week

• Ask a friend for help

• Ignore it and move on

What is the penalty for late journal submissions within the two-day window?

• 20% deduction

• No penalty

• 5% deduction

• 10% deduction

Where can students find new course packets if they lost theirs?

• At home

• In the library

• On the shelf in the front of the room

• With the teacher

What does the word 'mellifluous' mean?

• Harsh and grating

• Flowing like honey

• Soft and whispering

• Loud and noisy

What is the purpose of punctuation according to the teacher?

• To make writing look neat

• To confuse readers

• To recreate the intonation of your voice on paper

• To fill up space

Which of the following is an example of direct address?

• The salad is on the table.

• Please pass the salad, Andrew.

• Salad is healthy.

• Andrew likes salad.

What is another name for the Oxford comma?

• Princeton comma

• Harvard comma

• Cambridge comma

• Yale comma

When should semicolons be used in a list?

• When the list has more than three items

• When the items in the list contain commas

• When the list is in a paragraph

• When the list is very long

What are coordinate adjectives?

• Adjectives that describe the same noun independently

• Adjectives that describe different nouns

• Adjectives that are always used in pairs

• Adjectives that come after the noun

What is an example of an appositive?

• Her brother-in-law, an artist, drives a VW bug.

• The cat is sleeping.

• Please pass the salt.

• The dog has a long tail.