Let’s Review…
Sentence structure
Run-Ons
Commas
You may pick your seat! If we get distracted, I will assign
seats.
Have a white board, eraser a marker, and your reader
notebook on your desk by the bell.
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
2
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Remember
Simple= subject and predicate
Compound= two sentences with a conjunction
Complex= one dependent (introductory phrase:
while, therefore, because- look at the wall!
3
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Example: Since Michael Jordan was
cut from his high school basketball
team, many thought he would quit, but
he didn’t give up!
4
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
What kind is it?
1.The kids and adults sat around the table. Simple
2. The kids ate turkey, but they didn’t like it. Compound
3. While the adults talked, the kids threw food. Complex
4. The adults started to yell, but they weren’t mad, even
though there was food everywhere. Compound-complex
5
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
6
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Let’s Fix It!
,
;
,
The crowd would not fit in the auditorium so some did not see the show.
;
7
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Commas
Rule 1: lists
Item, item, and item.
We bought turkey, potatoes, and stuffing.
We bought turkey and potatoes. – ONLY TWO? NO COMMA
, , ,
My mom dad sister and brother-in-law had Thanksgiving in Boston.
,
,
We drove to his house changed and went to the hockey game.
8
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Rule 2: BEFORE coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor,
but, or yet, so)
It was a long day, but we were happy to be with family.
Fix it!
,
I’m on a schedule,so I woke up early.
We stayed up late so we wanted to sleep in.
9
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Rule 3: comma before OR after an introductory phrase (half of the sentence
can’t stand alone! After, although, as, while, when, until, before… look at the
wall)
Although I only see my family twice a year, I love the time I spend with them.
Fix it!
,
While Mom baked pies the boys played football.
,
We went shopping although we were tired.
10
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Rule 4:
extra info
My cat, who is 10 years old, loves to play fetch.
Fix it!
,
,
My dad who is retired loves to play golf.
,
,
Nick a 16 year old just got his license.
11
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
.
Rule 5: Appositives- renaming something
My fiancée, Bob, works in Tysons.
Try it!
, ,
My mom Bev loves to garden.
,
,
Dan my dad lives in Texas.
12
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Rule 6: two or more adjectives (describe words)
Adjective, adjective noun
Adjective, adjective, and adjective noun
My shiny, beautiful car sat out in the rain!
The golden, hyper, and loveable dog jumped on me!
Fix it!
,
The brown,juicy,and large turkey was delicious.
The crispy flaky pie was ready.
13
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Rule 7 direct address- who are you talking to
Mom, I need money!
Fix it!
,
Get a job Greg.
,
I’m only 12 years old Mom.
14
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential
Rule 8: Dialogue
“I can’t wait until break,” said the student.
“If only,” the teacher started, “you knew how much you’ll miss me!”
Fix it!
,
“I finished the assignment ” said the student.
,
,
“Please ” the teacher yelled “don’t forget to turn it in.”
15
© Neustar, Inc. / Proprietary and Confidential