2.10.7

Using Commas for Parenthesis

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Using Commas for Parenthesis

We use parenthesis to add extra information to a sentence. We can use commas to add information to sentences.

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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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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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