Using Commas Using Commas Introductory phrases Items in

Using Commas

Using Commas • Introductory phrases • Items in a list • Coordinate adjectives • Interrupting words • Coordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions

Whenever the Subject is Delayed • In the eighteenth century, the first balloon with human passengers was flown. • However, the robot was precise. • Using Lab. VIEW to create a VI took some practice; nevertheless, it was easier than building a physical instrument. • Taking one’s time to brainstorm before designing a vehicle is crucial to success.

Using Commas • Introductory phrases • Items in a list • Coordinate adjectives • Interrupting words • Coordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions

Lists of More Than Two Items • In this lab, the lab PC, Lab. VIEW software, a DAQ board, a breadboard, and LEDs were used. • Before the exam, one should review, say prayers, sleep well, and eat breakfast.

Super-commas List Items with Commas • Before taking the exam, one should review, which means study one’s class notes and the reading assignments; get a good night’s sleep, especially at the end of the semester; say prayers, whether one is religious or not; and eat a nutritious, satisfying breakfast.

Using Commas • Introductory phrases • Items in a list • Coordinate adjectives • Interrupting words • Coordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions

Adjectives That Modify Equally • The accurate, precise robot should be put on the market. • The diligent, painstaking process of product evaluation is vital in today’s world.

Using Commas • Introductory phrases • Items in a list • Coordinate adjectives • Interrupting words • Coordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions

Interruptions Need Two Commas • The placement of commas, in fact, is a difficult matters even for native speakers. • A Mindstorms kit, a modular construction set, was used in this lab. • Exception if the interruption begins the sentence: Yes, it is true that printed material is edited and does not reflect the author’s expertise.

Restrictive Information Has No Commas • The graphical programming language G is used in Lab. VIEW. • In Lab 5, “Digital Logic”, the objective was to design a logic circuit using Lab. VIEW.

Using Commas • Introductory phrases • Items in a list • Coordinate adjectives • Interrupting words • Coordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions

Two Clauses and a Comma • Students write papers, so their professors comment on them. • Professor comment carefully, for their students have expended effort to write. • Students write papers, yet they do not read them.

When NOT to Use a Comma • Students write papers and take exams. • Students write papers in English class and EG 1003. • Students and professors enjoy EG 1003.

Using Commas • Introductory phrases • Items in a list • Coordinate adjectives • Interrupting words • Coordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions

Two Different Situations • Whenever a subordinate clause comes first, there is a comma before the main clause. • There is no comma when the subordinate clause follows the main clause.

It’s Okay To Start With “Because” • Because they were taught a bad lesson in high school, many students are afraid to start a sentence with “because”. • However, it is grammatically correct if you do have an independent clause afterward/ • The problem is made worse because “however” is usually an adverb.

Exception: Contrasting Material • Most students think commas are easy, although few really know how to use them.

Using Commas QUESTIONS?