Check commas in a sentence

    • [DOC File]ACCTG 527 -- COMMA USAGE – BASICS

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      Commas are used to separate elements in a series of three or more items. A comma before the coordinating conjunction preceding the last item in the list is not formally required unless it is necessary to avoid confusion (as in Sentence (a).

    • [DOC File]PROOFREADING FOR COMMAS

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      For disruptive commas between compound verbs or objects. 1. Skim your paper, stopping only at the coordinating conjunctions: and, or, nor, but, so, for, or, and yet. 2. Check to see whether there is an independent clause (sentence) on both sides of the conjunction. If so, place a comma before the conjunction.

    • [DOC File]Sentence Function and End Punctuation:

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      Commas = a comma represents a short pause; it tells the reader to hesitate or pause before continuing the sentence > 2 basic rules: 1. commas can be used to separate similar items 2. one or more commas can be used to set off a single item at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence

    • [DOC File]Packet for the Grammar Proficiency Exam - Lone Star College

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      Use commas in the middle of the sentence to set off phrases and clauses which are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Use these commas in pairs, one before the phrase or clause to indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to indicate the end of the pause. Sara Clark, who lives in my dorm, is in my chemistry class.

    • [DOC File]Commas, commas, and more commas

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      Commas help your reader figure out which words go together in a sentence and which parts of your sentences are most important. Using commas incorrectly may confuse the reader, signal ignorance of writing rules, or indicate carelessness. Although using commas correctly may seem mysterious, it can be easy if you follow a few guidelines.

    • [DOC File]CUPS & ARMS Revise/Edit Checklist

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      ~first word in a sentence ~proper nouns. U…Understanding ~makes sense ~beginning, middle, ending ~interesting detail ~indent where needed. P…Punctuation ~periods, question marks, exclamation points, commas, quotation marks. S…Spelling ~check Quick Word Dictionary, Word Wall, regular dictionary. Use a . BLUE. colored. pencil

    • [DOC File]Proofreading for Commas - Berea College

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      2. Check to see if these conjunctions link words, phrases, or clauses written in a series. 3. If so, place commas after each word, phrase, or clause in the series (except the last one, as demonstrated in this sentence--no comma after clause.) Example: People who are trying to reduce cholesterol in their diets avoid eggs, meat, and tropical oils.

    • [DOCX File]Comma Splices and Run Ons

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      Read your paper out loud, beginning with the last sentence. Do any of the sentences seem incorrect? Check to see if they are joined correctly (see options 1 – 5 below). Look at the commas you have used. Do any of them have complete sentences on each side without FANBOYS (comma splice)? Look for any lengthy sentences.

    • [DOC File]A group of words containing a subject and a verb and ...

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      As you know, you normally separate the members of a list with commas, as in this sentence: I have just bought shares in IBM, USAG, and ITT. The commas let the reader know where one item ends and the next begins. Sometimes, however, you have a list of complex items and one (or more) of the items already contains a comma.

    • [DOC File]GRAMMAR-MECHANICS DIAGNOSTIC PRETEST

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      H. Commas. For each of the following sentences, insert any necessary commas. Count the number of commas that you added. Write that number in the space provided. All punctuation must be correct to receive credit for the sentence. If a sentence requires no punctuation, write C. 1 Example:

    • [DOC File]Comma Worksheet

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      Exercise: Insert commas where necessary in the following sentences. Then check your answers. Use commas to separate words phrases or clauses in a series. Most children enjoy playing games riding bicycles and engaging in make-believe. Harry will need more nails screws and glue to finish that bookcase.

    • [DOC File]PRACTICING WITH PHRASES WORKSHEET

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      Combine each set of sentence into one sentence by using appositives phrases. Use commas as necessary. Jacques Cousteau developed his lifelong passion while an office with the French navy. Cousteau’s passion in life was underwater exploration. Jacques Cousteau was a marine explorer, writer, and filmmaker.

    • [DOC File]Commas - Cengage

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      Correcting Common Sentence Errors . Underline the subject once and the verb twice in both independent and dependent clauses. Circle the dependent clause. Then correctly punctuate the sentence run-ons and comma splices and make fragments into complete sentences. Exercise 1. 1. While he was waiting for breakfast Charles Kuralt read the newspaper. 2.

    • [DOCX File]Comma Usage DLA

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      Understanding Commas. Some writers believe that a comma should be used whenever a pause is needed in the sentence. Unfortunately, this belief often results in overused or misused commas. Look at the examples below. George’s girlfriend in Seinfeld says, “I, am breaking up, with you!” (INCORRECT)

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