11.1 Correcting Sentences by Adding or Removing Commas
Directions: Review the comma rules on pp793-795 in Elements of Writing. Then fix the punctuation errors in the following sentences.
Rule 25f: Use commas to separate items in a series, including the comma before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
-If ALL the items in a series are joined by AND, OR, or NOR, do not use a comma to separate them.
-Independent clauses in a series are usually joined by semicolons, but short clauses may be separated with commas.
Rule 25g: Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun. Tips: If you can insert AND between the adjectives, use a comma. Another trick is to see whether you can sensibly change the order of the adjectives; if so, use a comma.
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