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Conquering the Comma

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Thoroughly review where to put commas: after an introductory clause, before a coordinating conjunction, around nonessential phrases, etc. Furthermore, avoid comma splices by adding a conjunction or semicolon or by starting a new sentence altogether. A 30-slide PowerPoint provides opportunities to practice correct placement of commas.

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coordinating conjunctions, adjectives, parts of speech, commas, punctuation, comma splices, run-on sentences, clauses, phrases

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Compound Sentence, Dependent Clause, Independent Clause, clauses, comma splices, commas, phrases, punctuation, coordinating conjunction, essential clause, subject and verb, introductory clause, nonessential phrases, english language arts
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Grade
7th - 11th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
26

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California State University Domingues Hills: Comma Usage: Introductory Phrases

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This fifteen-item worksheet will help you determine how well you understand how to use commas with introductory elements in a sentence.
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Grammarly Blog: Commas After Introductory Phrases

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This Grammarly Handbook resource explains how to use commas after introductory phrases in sentences.
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Guide to Grammar and Writing: Using Commas With Introductory Phrases

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Handout

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Interactive

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Curated OER
In this commas worksheet, students complete a 10 question on-line interactive exercise about commas in introductory phrases. Students read a sentence and add any necessary commas, making sure not to insert commas where they are not needed.
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Unit Plan

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