PPT-I CAN Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more. 

REMEMBER THAT  item may refer to a noun verb or adjective phrase The Walking Dead is based on a comic book series created by Robert Kirkman Tony  Moore and Charlie Adlard   The items in this series are what part of speech . Wayne State University School of Social Work. What is a Comma?. Merriam-Webster (2012) defines a comma as:. . “. A punctuation mark, used especially as a mark of separation within the sentence. ”. By: Kelsey Quaile. If you have trouble using commas…Just remember PELICAN!. P. arenthetical elements. E. lliptical constructions. L. ists and series. I. ntroductory elements. C. ompound sentences. A. 2. The party was filled with guests like ogres, gremlins, centaurs, and elves.. 3. Knees knocking, the princess trembled as she opened the glowing door.. 4. The prince tried to slay the dragon, but he was unsuccessful.. The Three I’s. In addition to the most common uses for the comma (separating items in a series, separating adjectives that modify the same noun, and conventional issues ( dates, addresses, salutations and closings in letters, etc.), there are also three common uses for the comma that are often used incorrectly or not at all.. ,. Compound sentences. Use a comma before the conjunction to separate the two independent clauses that make up the compound sentence.. Examples:. My mom will pack my lunch. , and . my dad will take me to school.. Second Grade Grammar. series. date. friendly letter. city and state. When to Use a Comma. There are several places we should use a comma in second grade.. Use a comma to separate words in a series.. Use a comma to separate a city and a state.. 1. Use commas to separate a series of three or more words. Example: I dropped my pencil, papers, and books. (The comma before the conjunction . and.  is optional, but I prefer using it.) . 1. . I have seen many . Three Key Situations. While there are many different ways to use commas in writing, most comma . use falls . into three situations. If you know the basic rule for these three cases, you should be set for comma usage.. Joan Gardner, Cara Jacobsen, and April Weiss. Commas. The correct use of commas helps you communicate effectively.. In . some places, commas are required to accurately convey your . meaning….. Commas should be used to prevent confusion.. The period (.). The question mark (?). The exclamation mark (!). End Marks. A period indicates the end of a sentence or the end of an abbreviation.. Rule: Use periods to end . declarative. sentences – statements of fact or opinion.. What is a Comma?. Merriam-Webster (2012) defines a comma as:. . “. A punctuation mark, used especially as a mark of separation within the sentence. ”. (para. 1).. Commas tell a reader to pause in a sentence much like a driver yields to a blinking yellow before proceeding (. Commas with coordinating Conjunctions. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction . (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) . that combines two independent clauses. . State censorship boards flourished. Goals For Today. Characterize the comma and its role in sentences. View and discuss five reliable rules for comma placement. If there is time, we’ll practice identifying where and why to use commas in an exercise . When you have three or more items in a series, separate those items with commas.. Before going to bed, I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas.. You . do not . need to put a comma between two item series..