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Mastering Comma Usage

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Mastering Comma Usage

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📝 Part 1: Commas in Lists

1. Add commas where needed in these sentences:

a) She packed socks t-shirts shoes and hats.

b) For breakfast I had eggs bacon toast and orange juice.

c) The museum had paintings sculptures photographs and ancient artefacts.

2. Which sentence uses commas correctly in the list?

I love my parents, Lady Gaga and Humpty Dumpty.

I love my parents, Lady Gaga, and Humpty Dumpty.

I love my parents Lady Gaga, and Humpty Dumpty.

🔗 Part 2: Commas with Clauses

3. Add commas where needed (some sentences may not need any):

a) Because she studied hard she passed the exam.

b) We will leave when the bell rings.

c) Although it was raining we went outside.

d) The dog that barked all night kept me awake.

4. Which rule explains when to use commas with clauses?

Always use commas before subordinate clauses

Use commas after subordinate clauses at the beginning of sentences

Never use commas with subordinate clauses

⚠️ Part 3: Fixing Comma Splices

5. The following sentences contain comma splices. Rewrite them correctly using full stops, semicolons, or conjunctions:

a) She loves reading, she goes to the library often.

b) It is raining, we will cancel the game.

c) I am hungry, I will eat now.

6. Write three original sentences demonstrating correct comma usage:

Sentence with commas in a list:

Sentence with a subordinate clause:

Two independent clauses joined correctly (no comma splice):

7. Challenge: Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your favourite hobby. Include at least one list with commas, one subordinate clause, and avoid comma splices.

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