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DWL

This guide outlines essential comma usage rules to improve clarity in your writing. Learn when to place commas after introductory words, in greetings and closings of letters, and between items in a series. Understand how to clarify sentences, separate names, and punctuate direct quotations properly. Additionally, refine your skills by rewriting sentences with correct comma placements. Use this handy reference to enhance your written communication and avoid common punctuation mistakes.

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  1. DWL Daily Written Language

  2. Monday, Dec 12th • Please write the rules for COMMAS in your DWL section: • 9. After 3 or more items in a series but NOT after the last item before AND. Ex) • 10. After an introductory word. Ex) Wow, you are fast! • After the greeting of a friendly letter. Ex) Dear Fred, • 12. After the closing of a friendly letter. Ex) From, • 13. Between the name of someone you are addressing and the comment. Ex) Jenny, get my coat. • 14. To clarify (make clear) a sentence. • 15. To place the last name before the first name. • 16. Before AND, BUT, OR when joining two complete sentences. • After or before a direct quotation that is followed/preceeded by “said” • To set off an word or group of words that explains a noun.

  3. Tuesday, Dec. 13th Use yesterday’s notes. Rewrite the sentences with correct commas. • I’ll buy boots a ski jacket a helmet and gloves for our ski trip. • Tina can you pass me the salt? • After Santa arrived toys were passed out. • Lee Tom J. Alvarez Juan P. McVee Sue M. • 5. Dear Kathy • Yes you can come to the show with me. • From • Laura

  4. Wednesday, Dec. 14th Use Monday’s notes. Rewrite the sentences with correct commas. • His motorcycle is old but it looks new and shiny. • “The avocado is too ripe” said Lars. • Harold said “Bo our kitty likes to sit on the front step.” • Jenny you should bring juice chips salsa and guacamole to the lunchroom. • Tony give this hat to Miss Lant the lady in the blue dress.

  5. Thursday, Dec. 15th Use Monday’s notes. Rewrite the sentences with correct commas. • The bride walked down the aisle and she waved to her mom dad cousins and nephews. • Yes we are sure that Ned the man with the blue car committed the crime. • Laura take this note to Mr. Frank the teacher in room 45. • Poutine fries covered in gravy and cheese is a popular French Canadian dish.

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