Define each of the following Key Words and provide an example for each (Refer to pages 1 and 2):
Appositive Clause:__________________________________________
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Example: ___________________________________________________
Comma:____________________________________________________
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Example:___________________________________________________
Compound Sentence:________________________________________
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Example:___________________________________________________
Independent Clause:_________________________________________
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Example:___________________________________________________
Items in a Series:____________________________________________
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Example:___________________________________________________
Introductory Element:________________________________________
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Example:___________________________________________________
Check-In (Unit 4 Lesson 6 p. 3) Identify which of these comma rules is used in each sentence. Write your answers on a sheet of paper.
Long Introductory Element Appositive Items in a Series Compound Sentence
Mom flew to Chicago and landed at O’Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the U. S. _______________________
If I win tickets to the concert, I will go with my best friend. _________________
We visited many of Rome’s landmarks, but we didn’t get into the Colosseum. ___________________________
Leo ran down the block, across the street, through the park, and into the library. ___________________________
Practice (Unit 4 Lesson 6 p.4 )
Rewrite each sentence correctly and then identify which comma rule applies.
Upon entering the room the detective noticed several possible clues.
Comma Rule: ______________________________________________________
Corrected Sentence: _________________________________________________
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I did extra chores all week long for I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.
Comma Rule:______________________________________________________
Corrected Sentence: ________________________________________________
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answer like a 7th grader wrote it
Appositive Clause: A clause that provides additional information about a noun or pronoun. It is set off by commas.
Example: The dog, who was brown and fluffy, ran in the park.
Comma: A punctuation mark that is used to separate items in a list, to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence, or to indicate a pause in a sentence.
Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the grocery store.
Compound Sentence: A sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or") and a comma.
Example: I wanted to go to the movies, but I didn't have enough money.
Independent Clause: A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
Example: She went to the store.
Items in a Series: A series of three or more items that are listed together and separated by commas.
Example: I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread at the store.
Introductory Element: A word or phrase that provides additional information at the beginning of a sentence and is set off by a comma.
Example: Yesterday, I went to the park.
Check-In
Long Introductory Element: The comma rule used in this sentence is to separate a long introductory element from the main part of the sentence.
Appositive: The comma rule used in this sentence is to set off an appositive clause that provides additional information about O'Hare International Airport.
Items in a Series: The comma rule used in this sentence is to separate multiple items in a series.
Compound Sentence: The comma rule used in this sentence is to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
Practice
Comma Rule: The comma rule being used is to separate a long introductory element from the main part of the sentence.
Corrected Sentence: The detective noticed several possible clues upon entering the room.
Comma Rule: The comma rule being used is to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
Corrected Sentence: I did extra chores all week long because I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.
Appositive Clause: A group of words that renames or identifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence.
Example: George Washington, the first president of the United States, was a great leader.
Comma: A punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence or to indicate a pause.
Example: I ate pizza, pasta, and salad for dinner.
Compound Sentence: A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
Example: I went to the store, but they were closed.
Independent Clause: A group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence and express a complete thought.
Example: I love to read books.
Items in a Series: A list of three or more items, usually separated by commas.
Example: I have a dog, a cat, and a bird as pets.
Introductory Element: A word, phrase, or clause that comes at the beginning of a sentence and provides additional information or sets the context.
Example: Yesterday, I went to the park.
Check-In:
Long Introductory Element: None
Appositive: None
Items in a Series: None
Compound Sentence: Sentence 2 - "If I win tickets to the concert, I will go with my best friend."
Correct answers may vary.
Practice:
Comma Rule: None
Corrected Sentence: The detective noticed several possible clues upon entering the room.
Explanation: The sentence begins with an introductory element, so a comma is needed after "clues."
Comma Rule: None
Corrected Sentence: I did extra chores all week long because I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.
Explanation: The sentence is a compound sentence, so a comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction "for".
Correct answers may vary.
Appositive Clause: An appositive clause is a type of clause that provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It is set off by commas. Example: My sister, a talented musician, played the piano at the concert.
Comma: A comma is a punctuation mark that is used to indicate a pause or to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. Example: I went to the store, bought some groceries, and returned home.
Compound Sentence: A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses. These independent clauses are usually connected by coordinating conjunctions like "and," "but," or "or." Example: I went to the park, and my friends played basketball.
Independent Clause: An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate. Example: She walked to the store.
Items in a Series: Items in a series are three or more words, phrases, or clauses that are listed together in a sentence. They are separated by commas. Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Introductory Element: An introductory element is a word or phrase that is used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the main idea or provide additional information. It is usually set off by a comma. Example: In the morning, I like to go for a run.
Regarding the Check-In exercise:
1. Long Introductory Element: Mom flew to Chicago and landed at O'Hare International Airport is a simple sentence without any long introductory element.
2. Appositive: "one of the busiest airports in the U.S." is an appositive phrase that provides additional information about O'Hare International Airport.
3. Items in a Series: There are no items in a series in this sentence.
4. Compound Sentence: There is no compound sentence in this sentence.
Regarding the Practice exercise:
Sentence 1:
Comma Rule: Long Introductory Element
Corrected Sentence: Upon entering the room, the detective noticed several possible clues.
Sentence 2:
Comma Rule: Compound Sentence
Corrected Sentence: I did extra chores all week long because I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.