NOTE: When such a clause comes at the end of a sentence, do NOT use a comma. Examples: Exercise 4 - Directions: Rewrite the below sentences, placing commas where commas are needed. If a sentence needs no comma, write "correct". 1. Because she did not consult her calendar Merrill missed her date. 2. I am copying this recipe because I want to make this dish someday. 3. To earn an in Dr. one must work very hard. “A” Long’s course 4. After many days at the mine the workers were tired and angry. 5. As though nothing had happened she sat down comfortably. MA RULE #5 THE COMMA WITH NONESSENTIAL WORDS, PHRASES, AND – CLAUSES: Separate with a comma any nonessential words or groups of words from the rest of the sentence. 1. Separate words like however, nevertheless, yes, no, of course, from the “interrupter” rest of the sentence. Examples: 2. Separate a from the rest of the sentence with a comma. “renamer” (an appositive) Example: 3. Separate adjective phrases from the essential parts of the sentence. or limits a noun.) (An “adjective” describes Examples:
NOTE: When such a clause comes at the end of a sentence, do NOT use a comma. Examples: Exercise 4 - Directions: Rewrite the below sentences, placing commas where commas are needed. If a sentence needs no comma, write "correct". 1. Because she did not consult her calendar Merrill missed her date. 2. I am copying this recipe because I want to make this dish someday. 3. To earn an “A” in Dr. Long’s course one must work very hard. 4. After many days at the mine the workers were tired and angry. 5. As though nothing had happened she sat down comfortably. MA RULE #5 – THE COMMA WITH NONESSENTIAL WORDS, PHRASES, AND CLAUSES: Separate with a comma any nonessential words or groups of words from the rest of the sentence. 1. Separate “interrupter” words like however, nevertheless, yes, no, of course, from the rest of the sentence. Examples: 2. Separate a “renamer” (an appositive) from the rest of the sentence with a comma. Example: 3. Separate adjective phrases from the essential parts of the sentence. (An “adjective” describes or limits a noun.) Examples: