INSTRUCTIONS Read the document on comma rules and semicolon rules. Then write one original sentence for each rule, demonstrating your understanding. Try to write sentences about your self in words you would be using on a daily basis so that it comes across as your own writing!

Commas, Conjunctions, and Semicolons | Comma Rule 1. Use a comma before the conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, s0) | that joins two independent clauses. | Example: | like working outside, and | also enjoy reading. | 'Examp;e; He got out of school early, 0 he took a nap. Comma Rule 2. Use a comma aftr relatively !engthy introductory phrases. Example: In order to be successful, one must learn 10 write well. Example: After she learned comma rules, her grades improved. Comma Rule 3. If a sentence begins with a subordinate clause, use a comma 1o separate the dependent clause from the independent clause. Example: Although she never practiced, Angela was a skilled softball player. Example: When | focus really well, 1 can accomplish pretty much any'thing. i ' Comma Rule 4. Use commas to separate items in a series. comma before the conjunction. e sure to insert a Example: Amy ordered two hamburgers, a Coke, and fries. ; e e A cosrassnp et r S - i s e e i = non-essential elements (parts of a i e i ' Comm Rule 5. Use commas before and after ' sentence giving info that is not essential to understand the overall meaning). - | ' Example: Valley Elementary, the largest school in the district, enrolls 700 Kids. L