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Commas And Semicolons
This time it’s going to stick!
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COMMA USAGEThe Basics
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Commas x 4
L lists
U unnecessary phrases
C combining sentences with coordinating conjunctions
I introductory elementsThanks for the acronym, Mr. Kreher.
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Lists
Rule: Place a comma after every item in the list.
Example:
I need to bring my backpack, my books, my calculator, and my outside reading book.
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Lists
Rule: Place a comma after every item in the list.
Example:
I need to bring my
backpack, my books, my calculator, and my outside reading book.
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Lists
Rule: Place a comma after every item in the list.
Write your own example.
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Unnecessary Elements
Rule: Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases and other parenthetical elements are set off with commas.
Examples:
The girl behind the counter, who runs the whole place, handed me my change.
If you work hard, however, you might just succeed.
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Unnecessary Elements
Rule: Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases and other parenthetical elements are set off with commas.
Note: These commas work in pairs.
Examples:
The girl behind the
counter, who runs the
whole place, handed me my change.
If you work hard, however, you might just succeed.
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Commas Used as Scissors
Joe, the guy who lives down the street, gave me this rod and reel.
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Commas Used to Set Off Direct Address
Joe, the guy who lives down the street gave me this rod and reel.
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Commas Used as Scissors
Joe, the guy who lives down the
street, gave me this rod and reel.
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Commas Used as Scissors
Joe, the guy who lives down the street gave me this rod and reel.
Commas work in pairs if unnecessary information comes in the middle of the sentence.
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Unnecessary Elements
Rule: Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases and other parenthetical elements are set off with commas.
Write your own example.
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Combining Sentences
F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
Rule: Use coordinating conjunctions to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses).
Example:
I want to go to the store, but my father will not let me drive myself.
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Combining Sentences
F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
Rule: Use coordinating conjunctions to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses).
Example:
I want to go to the store, but my father will not let me drive myself.
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Combining Sentences
F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
Rule: Use coordinating conjunctions to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses).
Example:
I want to go to the store, but my father will not let me drive myself.
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Combining Sentences
F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
Rule: Use coordinating conjunctions to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses).
Example:
I want to go to the store, but my father will not let me drive myself.
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Combining Sentences
F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
Write your own example.
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Introductory Elements
Rule: Use commas after introductory a)
clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.
Example:
Before you begin, be sure to read all of the directions.
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Introductory Elements
Rule: Use commas after introductory a)
clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.
Example:
Before you begin, be sure to read all of the directions.
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Introductory Elements
Rule: Use commas after introductory a)
clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.
Example:
Before you begin, be sure to read all of the directions.
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Introductory Elements
Write your own example.
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SEMICOLONSThe Basics
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Semicolons Connect
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Semicolons connect related sentences
Rule:
Each side of the semicolon must be an independent clause.
Each side should be able to stand alone.
Example
I shouldn’t be driving; I haven’t slept in two days.
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Semicolons connect related sentences
Rule:
Each side of the semicolon must be an independent clause.
Each side should be able to stand alone.
Example
I shouldn’t be driving; I haven’t slept in two days.
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Semicolons connect related sentences
Rule:
Each side of the semicolon must be an independent clause.
Each side should be able to stand alone.
Example
I shouldn’t be driving; I haven’t slept in two days.
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Semicolons connect related sentences
Rule:
Each side of the semicolon must be an independent clause.
Each side should be able to stand alone.
Example
I shouldn’t be driving; I haven’t slept in two days.
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Semicolons connect related sentences
Rule:
Each side of the semicolon must be an independent clause.
Each side should be able to stand alone.
Now you write an example.
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Semicolons connect with conjunctive adverbs
NOT• For• And• Nor• But• Or• Yet• So
• accordingly• furthermore • moreover • similarly• also• hence • namely • still• anyway
• however• nevertheless
• then• besides• incidentally• next• thereafter• certainly• indeed• nonetheless
• therefore• consequently
• now• thus• finally• likewise• otherwise• further• meanwhile
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Conjunctive Adverb
Steve loves to dance; however, he is not a good dancer.
I drank a lot of water; therefore, I have to use the little girls room.
I am a young rebel; often, I break the rules that society has put in front of me.
If we do not retaliate, our nation will be destroyed; furthermore, our soldiers will have died in vain.