Conquering the Comma
,What is a Comma?
• A comma is a
punctuation mark
that indicates a
pause is needed in
a sentence.
• Commas help to
clarify meaning for
the reader.
, Clauses and Phrases
• A clause is a group of words that contains
both a subject and a verb that
complement each other.
• A phrase is a group of words that does
not contain a subject or a verb that
complement each other.
,What is a Comma?
• A comma is a
punctuation mark
that indicates a
pause is needed in
a sentence.
• Commas help to
clarify meaning for
the reader.
, Clauses and Phrases
• A clause is a group of words that contains
both a subject and a verb that
complement each other.
• A phrase is a group of words that does
not contain a subject or a verb that
complement each other.
