2.10.1

Commas for Meaning

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Using Commas to Express Meaning

You need to use commas to make sure your sentences have the correct meaning.

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Example

  • Let's eat Grandpa.
    • Without a comma, this sentence means you want to eat your Grandpa!
  • Let's eat, Grandpa.
    • With a comma, this sentence means you want Grandpa to eat with you.
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Another example

  • Why don't you sing Roxanne?
    • Without a comma, this question asks someone to sing a song called Roxanne.
  • Why don't you sing, Roxanne?
    • With a comma, this question means you are asking a person called Roxanne to sing.
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More examples

  • Please call Jasper.
    • Without a comma, this sentence means you are asking someone to call Jasper.
  • Please call, Jasper.
    • With a comma, this sentence means you are asking Jasper to call you.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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