Directions: Read the example sentences. Then use the sentences to demonstrate how to correct the twenty most common errors in writing (you have 18 sentences to write). 20 Common Grammar Errors
1. Jaylon’s comma with a coordinating conjunction example: My friends and I played basketball outside, but it started to rain.
#5 on the handout. Missing comma after introductory element: Since it started to rain we went to play video games. (place the comma in the correct place)
2. Alyssa’s comma with a coordinating conjunction example: I went to my grandparents house to help with their fruit stand, but their house is still under construction.
#5 on the handout Missing comma after introductory element: My grandparents house is still under construction they may need some help. (place the comma in the correct place)
3. Vianney’s comma with a coordinating conjunction example: My sister and I went to get our nails polished, but the nail tech did a poor job.
#5 on the handout Missing comma after introductory element: Since the nail tech did a poor job we went somewhere else. (place comma in the correct place)
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