Comma before the word before
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4. Items in a series Use a comma to separate items in a series. This helps clarify meaning for the reader. Example: The instructor asks students to arrive on time, keep a journal, and participate in class discussion. *Note*: The comma before the conjunction (in this case “and”) is usually required, but it can be omitted if there is no ...
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is a word, phrase, or clause that gives additional information about the subject but does not limit or identify it. (This element is sometimes called a . non-essential element. because it may be removed without changing the . essentia. l meaning of the sentence.) • It is set off with a comma(s) from the rest of the sentence.
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cate and can stand alone as a complete sentence. Use a comma before and , but , for , or , nor , yet , and so when they are used to connect two independent clauses. ⇒ A dependent clause is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and when used in the beginning of a sentence is set apart from the rest of the sentence using a comma.
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1. Use a comma after a transition word or phrase: One day, my mother called me with good news. However, I wasn't home when she called. 2. Use a comma before the eight coordinating conjunctions and, or, so, but, nor, yet, for, although if they connect two complete sentences with subject and verb: He came early, but she came late.
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Basic Comma Rules To better understand the use of the comma, begin by learning the following basic uses: 1. USE A COMMA TO SEPARATE INDEPENDENT CLAUSES. Rule: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, yet, so, or nor, for) when it joins two complete ideas (independent clauses). A. He walked down the street, and then he turned the ...
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1. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, or, but, nor, yet, so, for) that separates two independent clauses. There are eighty people in the room, but I do not think they are all planning on eating the buffet. 2. Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clauses that come before a main clause.
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FANBOYS), put a comma before the FANBOYS. I chased the purse-snatcher, but he got away. NOT: I chased the purse-snatcher but he got away. NOT: I chased the purse-snatcher but, he got away. This rule does not hold true for compound predicates—that is, a sentence that consists of two verbs with the same subject. I chased the purse-snatcher but ...
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Comma Rules Rule One Put a comma before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so--remember the acronym FANBOYS) only if they connect two independent clauses (a clause that is capable of standing alone as a sentence). independent clause + conjunction + independent clause = comma before conjunction
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Use a comma to separate items in a series. The other animals in the farmyard, the rat, the geese, and the sheep, are amazed at Charlotte’s masterful plan to save Wilbur. 5. Use a comma before a quotation when an introductory phrase with a word like say or reply precedes the quotation.*
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Commas! Placement)of)commas)affects)sentencerhythm)sincethey)indicateapause.)Not)all)grammar)guides)agreeon)every) “rule,”and)in)some)cases)comma)use)is)a)matter ...
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Comma . Rule 1. To avoid confusion, use commas to separate words and word groups with a series of three or more. Example: My $10 million estate is to be split among my husband, daughter, son, and nephew. Omitting the comma after son would indicate that the son and nephew would have to split one-third of the estate. Rule 2.
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The comma separates the structural elements of a sentence into manageable segments. Use a comma to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series. (A comma is necessary before the last ‘and.’) Example: The Constitution establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
Five Comma Rules - Hamilton College
4. Use a comma to separate items in a series. The other animals in the farmyard, the rat, the geese, and the sheep, are amazed at Charlotte’s masterful plan to save Wilbur. 5. Use a comma before a quotation when an introductory phrase with a word like say or reply precedes the quotation.
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Six Comma Rules. 1. Put a comma before for, and, not, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS), when they connect two independent clauses (complete sentences). When a FANBOY connects two or more independent clauses—word groups that could stand alone as separate sentences—a comma must precede the FANBOY conjunction.
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4. Punctuation before or after quotation marks 5. Ellipses in quotations 6. Em dashes 7. One or two spaces after periods 8. When to capitalize after colons 1. Oxford Comma Writers disagree on whether lists of three or more should include a comma before the “and” (or “or”) and the last item in the list. Above all, consistency is key.
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The above words only require a comma when they are functioning as introductory words. Sometimes they func-tion as core parts of a sentence; in these cases, they will not require a comma. You must decide whether the word is functioning as an introductory word or as a core part of the sentence. Next in line to be CEO is our former coworker Sally ...
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Use a comma after an introductory word (which comes before the subject of a sentence) or any phrase (including prepositional). Be careful not to form comma splices. Quietly, the cat crept up on a cricket. Dazed and confused, the accident victim struggled to find help. Silently, the boat drifted out to sea. During fall break, I plan to ski.
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know in order to master the comma and make your writing easier to read. Some of these rules have already been discussed in Fragments, Comma Splices, and Run-Ons, but other uses will be new; be sure to go through the entire lesson. Comma Rule 1: Put a comma BEFORE and, but, for, or, nor, yet, and so when they connect two independent clauses.
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3. Put a comma after an introductory expression that doesn't flow smoothly into the sentence or before an afterthought that is tacked on. It may be a word, a group of words, or a dependent clause. – Yes, I'd like to go swimming. – Below, the submarine checked the water for mines. – Moreover, the umpire agreed with me.
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