2.1.4

Commas 2

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Commas in Compound Sentences

We can use commas in compound sentences to break up the different clauses. This makes the sentences easier to read. Let's look at some examples...

Illustrative background for James is hungry...Illustrative background for James is hungry... ?? "content

James is hungry...

  • James is hungry, but he cannot eat until later.
Illustrative background for Jenny cannot dance...Illustrative background for Jenny cannot dance... ?? "content

Jenny cannot dance...

  • Jenny cannot dance, but she would love to learn.
Illustrative background for The class has...Illustrative background for The class has... ?? "content

The class has...

  • The class has not yet started, so you should still have time to finish your coffee.
Illustrative background for The lesson will start late...Illustrative background for The lesson will start late... ?? "content

The lesson will start late...

  • The lesson will start late, but please still be on time!
Illustrative background for He is upset...Illustrative background for He is upset... ?? "content

He is upset...

  • He is upset he lost, yet he still wants to try again.

Using Commas for Parenthesis

We use parenthesis to add extra information to a sentence. Let's look at how we use commas to add information to sentences...

Illustrative background for Sammy and RosieIllustrative background for Sammy and Rosie ?? "content

Sammy and Rosie

  • The children, who were called Sammy and Rosie, liked reading.
Illustrative background for King of the pondIllustrative background for King of the pond ?? "content

King of the pond

  • The frog, who was king of the pond, wore a crown.
Illustrative background for Mother's breadIllustrative background for Mother's bread ?? "content

Mother's bread

  • The bread, which my mother bakes, is delicious.
Illustrative background for Past sell-by dateIllustrative background for Past sell-by date ?? "content

Past sell-by date

  • The food, which is past its sell-by date, has probably gone off!
Illustrative background for SoldiersIllustrative background for Soldiers ?? "content

Soldiers

  • The toy soldiers, that I like to play with, have gone missing.

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