Comma Conjuction

• Only use a comma before a conjunction if you are joining two independent clauses together.

• Example: He ate lunch, and he took a test at the same time.

• No comma: I went to the movies and the store.

Slight Exception

• The only time you may use a comma with a dependent clause is if the second part of the sentence directly contrasts the first part.

• Example: Jake cowered under a rock, but felt brave.

• “cowered” and “brave” completely contrast each other.

Grammar Practice 9-17-14 #2

• I went to the movies and the store.• He wanted to go home but he lost his car

keys.• I found a quarter on the ground and put it

in my pocket.• I lost my dog so I spent hours looking for

him.

• He is a great swimmer but he prefers to play golf.

• The applicant must be able to tell jokes and sing and she must be able to dance.

• A little dog can chase a rabbit but it takes a big dog to catch one.

• The play was a great success but the audience was a disaster.