Commas

Introduction

• From the previous picture, we have already seen a use of a comma. Without commas in a sentence, the sentence could imply a different meaning.

• a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence or separating items in a list.

USES OF COMMAS:

• To separate things in a list or series.

Example: Cat, Roger, Mike and Lucy went to the cinema last night.

• We also use commas between two or more adjectives that independently modify a noun.

Example: She is a brilliant, young woman.

Cont…

• Before conjunctions that link independent clauses.

Example: I'll take the blonde, and you can have the redhead.

• Use a comma after introductory words, like well, yes, no, why, etc., when they begin a sentence.

Example: Well, I don’t mind as long as you are back by 12:00 am

Cont…

• Commas can be used to separate dates.

Example: 1ST September, 2014

• We use a comma after an introductory prepositional phrase or adverb clause.

Example: Halfway through the game, John and Mary started arguing at the park.

Cont…

• We use commas to separate nonessential words or groups of words from the rest of a sentence.

Example: Mr. Jackson, the owner of the ranch, gave me a huge some of money.

What is wrong with this sentence?

• I’m not going to give up, however, I do sometimes

get discouraged.

What is comma splice?

• A comma splice is a sentence error caused by putting just a poor, weak comma between two complete sentences.

Example: We all like grammar , we all love this class

Correction: We like grammar .We all like this class.

STOP!

More Examples:

× Wrong: I like cheese, bread

Correct: I like cheese and bread.

× Wrong: I’m not going to give up, however, I do sometimes get discouraged.

Correct: I’m not going to give up; however, I do sometimes get discouraged.

The End

Group Members

• Case Koomson

• Andrew Antwi

• Gemma Sackey

• Mawuse Ama Akwayena

• Sean Evans-Totoe