Grammar Commas Commas are used in a variety of ways:
1. Commas can be used to separate lists of words (nouns, adjectives and actions), e.g. He loves to run, cycle and surf at the weekends.
2. Commas can be used before and after quotation marks, e.g. ‘I saw him yesterday,’ said Sean.
3. Commas can be used after an expression, e.g. ‘Most certainly, you can take my bike.’
A Read the sentences and insert commas where applicable. 1. Bud lived with Mr Amos Mrs Amos and Todd.
2. Bud fell on the floor pulled up his knees and crossed his arms in front of his head. 3. Todd looked up fell on his knees and put his hands on his throat. 4. ‘There was a fight in the bedroom’ Mrs Amos said. 5. ‘Never mind he will sleep in the shed tonight’ said Mrs Amos. 6. Come on he’s telling lies. 7. Mrs Amos shut the door locked it and checked to make sure it was locked. 8. Shucks I really wanted my suitcase back thought Bud.
Commas may also be used to introduce additional information to an independent clause (or the main part of the sentence). Example: 'I love my cat, even though it has a temper.'
B Read the sentences carefully and put a tick beside the sentence if it has used commas correctly.
1. Before he lived with the Amoses Bud was, alone in the Home. 2. Bud wanted to sleep, but Todd wasn’t going to let him. 3. When Mrs Amos arrived she had a hard time, figuring out what was going on. 4. Despite the fact she had seen Todd kicking Bud, she would only believe Todd. 5. Mrs Amos took Todd, out of the room as she thought it wasn’t safe. 6. Before Bud went to the shed, he had to apologise to the Amoses. 7. Whatever might happen it was clear, Bud would get his revenge. 8. If Bud could leave the Amoses, he would without a second thought.
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Strand: Reading Element: Understanding LO 3 Strand: Writing Element: Understanding LO 3
WALT: Examine and use commas.
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