punctuation rules 2 comma rule #1 1)use commas to separate items in a series. example: please buy...
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Punctuation Rules
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Comma Rule #1
1) Use commas to separate items in a series.
Example: Please buy apples, oranges, and bananas.
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Comma Rule #2
1) Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun.
Example: Abraham Lincoln was a noble, compassionate, wise leader.
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Comma Rule #3
1) Use a comma before coordinating conjunctions when they join independent clauses.
FANBOYS= for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Example: My friend invited me to a party, but I do not want to go.
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Comma Rule #41) Use a comma to set off nonessential
clauses and phrases. 2) A nonessential clause or phrase is one that can be left
out of the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Example: My aunt, wearing the kimono, is on her
way to a dinner party.
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Comma Rule #5A. Use a comma after certain introductory words
such as first, yes, or no.
Example: Yes, Hemingway is my favorite author.
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Comma Rule #5 B. Use a comma after an introductory phrase or
clause.
Example: Standing on the quarter-deck, Captain Ahab
spoke to his crew.
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Comma Rule #5 C. Use a comma after an introductory prepositional
phrase.
Example: After the football game, we will go out to dinner.
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Comma Rule #6 A. Use commas to set off appositives and appositive
phrases.
Example: My favorite book by John Grisham, A Time to Kill, was
published in 1989.
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Comma Rule #6 B. Use commas to set off words in direct address.
Example: Your essay, Tom, was well organized.
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Comma Rule #7 1.) Use commas to separate items in dates and
addresses.
Example: On Friday, March 13th, 2002, my nephew Jaime was
born.
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Comma Rule #8 1.) Use a comma after the beginning of a friendly
letter and after the closing of a letter.
Example:
Dear Rosa,
Sincerely,
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Comma Rule #91.) Use a comma to set off an abbreviation such as
Jr., Sr., RN, M.D., Inc.,
Example: Is Juan Fuentes Jr., your cousin?
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Comma Rule #10
1.) Use a comma to introduce quotations.
Example: John said, “I will go to the park with you.”
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Comma Splice1.) A comma splice is a run-on sentence with a comma where the
two sentences run together.
2. ) You MUST use a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon to join 2 independent clauses.
Incorrectly Written: Joe went to the grocery store, he needed to buy food for
dinner.
Correctly Written: Joe went to the grocery store; he needed to buy food for
dinner.
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Semicolon Rule #11.) Use a semicolon between independent
clauses. This is called a compound sentence.
Example: It rained heavily during the afternoon; we managed
to have our picnic anyway.
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Semicolon Rule #21.) Use a semicolon between independent
clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or a transitional phrase.
Example: I like cows; however, I hate the way they smell.
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Conjunctive Adverbs:
accordinglylikewiseneverthelessthereforeconsequentlysimilarlyhoweverfurthermore
Transitional Phrases:
for example for instancesuch as as a resultin addition
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Colon Rules1.) Use a colon before a list of items, especially after
expressions such as follows and following. 2.) Do NOT use a colon before a list that directly follows a
verb or a preposition.
Example: Please buy the following items while you are at the
store: meat, potatoes, and milk.