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Objective To introduce the correct usage of proper grammar such as: using coma before conjunctions, setting of introductory words, phrases, and clauses with a coma, and use semicolon to connect conjunctive adverbs and traditional phrases. . 100 . Use comma before conjunctions * . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ObjectiveTo introduce the correct usage of proper grammar such as: using coma before conjunctions, setting of introductory
words, phrases, and clauses with a coma, and use semicolon to connect conjunctive adverbs and traditional phrases.
COMMA Use comma before conjunctions.
COMMASet off introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a
comma.
Semicolon Clauses connected by conjunctive
adverbs or traditional phrases
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Everyone wants to take a part in the dance yet no one wants to set up for it.
Use comma before conjunctions*
*FANBOYS
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Everyone wants to take a part in the dance, yet no one wants to set up for it.
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The ice storm caused many tree limbs to fall on power lines and many people were
without electricity for days.
Use comma before conjunctions*
*FANBOYS
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*FANBOYS
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The ice storm caused many tree limbs to fall on power lines, and many people
were without electricity for days.
Many companies are hiring chief information officers to oversee their
information technology system for only a specialist can keep pace with the rapid
changes in technology.
Use comma before conjunctions*
*FANBOYS
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*FANBOYS
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Many companies are hiring chief information officers to oversee their
information technology system, for only a specialist can keep pace with the rapid
changes in technology.
Few entrepreneurs can start a new business without borrowing so most of
them ask a bank, a relative or a friend for necessary loan.
Use comma before conjunctions*
*FANBOYS
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*FANBOYS
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Few entrepreneurs can start a new business without borrowing, so most of
them ask a bank, a relative, or a friend for necessary loan.
Look around for any evidence that might reveal the identity of the intruder and
carefully place that evidence in a plastic bag so it can be examined closely at
headquarters.
Use comma before conjunctions*
*FANBOYS
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*FANBOYS
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Look around for any evidence that might reveal the identity of the intruder, and
carefully place that evidence in a plastic bag so it can be examined closely at
headquarters.
Well I see you have completed the assignment.
Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma.
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Well, I see you have completed the assignment.
Throughout his life Thomas Jefferson was a farmer.
Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma.
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Throughout his life, Thomas Jefferson was a farmer.
As a matter of fact nationalism is a relatively modern concept.
Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma.
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As a matter of fact, nationalism is a relatively modern concept.
As far as I am concerned we can take an early vacation this year.
Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma.
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As far as I am concerned, we can take an early vacation this year.
In the old wedding ceremony brides promised to love, honor and obey their
husbands.
Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma.
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In the old wedding ceremony, brides promised to love, honor and obey their
husbands.
But however they choose to write, people are allowed to make their own decisions as a result, many people swear by their
writing methods.
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
* Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for
example, however, otherwise, moreover etc…
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But however they choose to write, people are allowed to make their own decisions; as a result, many people swear by their
writing methods.
Business is booming for example, Siemens have 10 orders since 4 o’clock.
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
* Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for
example, however, otherwise, moreover etc…
200
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Business is booming; for example, Siemens have 10 orders since 4 o’clock.
All college students should be given a Porsche for graduation after all, we've
earned it!
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
* Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for
example, however, otherwise, moreover etc…
300
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All college students should be given a Porsche for graduation; after all, we've
earned it!
Eliminating red meat from your diet is a good way to reduce cholesterol besides, it
also saves the lives of animals.
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
* Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for
example, however, otherwise, moreover etc…
400
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Eliminating red meat from your diet is a good way to reduce cholesterol; besides,
it also saves the lives of animals.
Dan has decided to be a vegetarian therefore, he chose the vegetable dish on
the flight to India.
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
* Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for
example, however, otherwise, moreover etc…
500
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Correct answer
Dan has decided to be a vegetarian; therefore, he chose the vegetable dish on
the flight to India.