27 May 2012
This week students have been focussing on commas in class.
- Use a comma to add more information (dependant clause) about a noun or a noun phrase. Meaning should not be disrupted when you take out the dependant clause.
Example: The girl, with the dark glasses, walked down the street.
Example: Sahsa, the girl captain, sang to the entire assembly.
- Use a comma to set off an interruption in the main thought of a sentence.
Example: Ella-Rose, of course, will bring her folding chairs.
- Use a comma after a dependent clause that begins a sentence. (Never use a comma before a dependent clause at the end of a sentence.)
Example: If Mr. Greenwood complains, we'll invite him for a snack.
Example: We'll invite Mr. Greenwood for a snack if he complains.
- Use a comma after a mild interjection, such as oh or well.
Example: Oh, the test was not that difficult.
Any students that circle the correct answers below and hand them to Miss Smith or their class teacher will receive a gold ticket.
Which sentence is has the correct punctuation?
- Sam who, is only three had to stay with his Mum.
- Sam, who is only three had to stay with his Mum.
- Sam who is only three had, to stay with his Mum.
- Sam, who is only three, had to stay with his Mum.
Check out these u-tube clips on commas. They are both very funny.