To end a sentence
To make a list
To show surprise
To add extra information
To ask a question
At the end of direct speech
To show a slight pause
At the end of an adverb starter
To show someone is speaking
Create 3 sentences using commas for 3 of the reasons shown
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Nervously I stood up in front of the class. It was my turn to give a speech about mobile phones. I had been getting a rough time with silly texts threats and abuse from some students recently. I wasn’t able in all honesty to say a good word about mobiles but everyone was expecting me to tell the Head how useful they were.
"Go on" Sally whispered. "Tell him straight."
Quickly I glanced up at John Sally Jordan and Paul.
"Dear Headteacher I am speaking to you today about…
Nervously, I stood up in front of the class. It was my turn to give a speech about mobile phones. I had been getting a rough time, with silly texts threats and abuse from some students recently. I wasn’t able, in all honesty, to say a good word about mobiles, but everyone was expecting me to tell the Head how useful they were.
“Go on,” Sally whispered. “Tell him straight.” Quickly, I glanced up at John, Sally, Jordan and Paul. “Dear Headteacher, I am speaking to you today about…
Where are the 2 commas used for adverb starters? Finish the speech using commas where needed.