Active Reading Strategies pages 43-55
... Correct: They weren't dangerous criminals; they were detectives in disguise. Incorrect: I didn't know which job I wanted I was too confused to decide. Correct: I didn't know which job I wanted, and I was too confused to decide. ...
... Correct: They weren't dangerous criminals; they were detectives in disguise. Incorrect: I didn't know which job I wanted I was too confused to decide. Correct: I didn't know which job I wanted, and I was too confused to decide. ...
Proofreading for Commas
... comma splice: Americans speak too rapidly, this is a common complaint by foreign visitors. correct: Americans speak too rapidly; this is a common complaint by foreign visitors. correct: Foreign visitors commonly complain that Americans speak too rapidly. ...
... comma splice: Americans speak too rapidly, this is a common complaint by foreign visitors. correct: Americans speak too rapidly; this is a common complaint by foreign visitors. correct: Foreign visitors commonly complain that Americans speak too rapidly. ...
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... • Use commas to separate parenthetical or interrupting elements within a sentence. • Grammar Punk™ Example: L E 4 Adj| Whenever Kyle listens to his pink iPod, which he stole from his sister, he loses track of time. Interrupting elements: such as “for example,” “however,” “nevertheless,” “regardle ...
... • Use commas to separate parenthetical or interrupting elements within a sentence. • Grammar Punk™ Example: L E 4 Adj| Whenever Kyle listens to his pink iPod, which he stole from his sister, he loses track of time. Interrupting elements: such as “for example,” “however,” “nevertheless,” “regardle ...
2004 School Calendar - Writing Center
... Problem: Comma should be placed before the "and." • 'Store in a cool dry, odour free place‘ Problem: If I don't own a 'cool dry' and don't have a place that's free, what do I do? Even without the missing comma, I hope they don't mean that I store my Weetabix in a cool, dry odour place that's free. T ...
... Problem: Comma should be placed before the "and." • 'Store in a cool dry, odour free place‘ Problem: If I don't own a 'cool dry' and don't have a place that's free, what do I do? Even without the missing comma, I hope they don't mean that I store my Weetabix in a cool, dry odour place that's free. T ...
Commas
... indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to indicate the end of the pause. Here are some clues to help you decide whether the sentence element is essential: ● If you leave out the clause, phrase, or word, does the sentence still make sense? ● Does the element interrupt the flow of word ...
... indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to indicate the end of the pause. Here are some clues to help you decide whether the sentence element is essential: ● If you leave out the clause, phrase, or word, does the sentence still make sense? ● Does the element interrupt the flow of word ...
100 Commonly Misspelled Words
... Pronouns (she, yourself, her, he, it, they, who, etc.) need to be clear about the word or words they are replacing. (INCORRECT:The restaurant prohibitted smoking, which many customers resented.) Do the customers resent the restaurant or smoking? Use a comma after an introductory phrase. (Determined ...
... Pronouns (she, yourself, her, he, it, they, who, etc.) need to be clear about the word or words they are replacing. (INCORRECT:The restaurant prohibitted smoking, which many customers resented.) Do the customers resent the restaurant or smoking? Use a comma after an introductory phrase. (Determined ...
Phrases, clauses, and commas
... • Why can I never remember if I need a comma or not? • Well, the human brain can only retain 7+/2 bits of information and there are several comma rules and sub-rules • So let’s review when we need a comma… ...
... • Why can I never remember if I need a comma or not? • Well, the human brain can only retain 7+/2 bits of information and there are several comma rules and sub-rules • So let’s review when we need a comma… ...
Commas
... When you think about it, writing is a way of thinking that requires us to organize and record our thoughts to share with readers. We break our ideas into digestible units that build to the more complex notion we aim to convey—for instance, a series of sentences work together to deliver a paragraph’s ...
... When you think about it, writing is a way of thinking that requires us to organize and record our thoughts to share with readers. We break our ideas into digestible units that build to the more complex notion we aim to convey—for instance, a series of sentences work together to deliver a paragraph’s ...
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... Commas should be placed around information that interrupts the sentence. This is also called parenthetical information because it could be placed in parentheses. ...
... Commas should be placed around information that interrupts the sentence. This is also called parenthetical information because it could be placed in parentheses. ...
Phrases, Clauses, and Commas
... • Why can I never remember if I need a comma or not? • Well, the human brain can only retain 7+/2 bits of information and there are several comma rules and sub-rules • So let’s review when we need a comma… ...
... • Why can I never remember if I need a comma or not? • Well, the human brain can only retain 7+/2 bits of information and there are several comma rules and sub-rules • So let’s review when we need a comma… ...
Run-ons and comma splices - Thomas Nelson Community College
... information in it, so you should start studying right away.” (Run-ons). I go to school, and my brother stays ...
... information in it, so you should start studying right away.” (Run-ons). I go to school, and my brother stays ...
Commas
... Don’t place a comma before a dependent clause—a phrase that begins with a subordinating word like because, since, unless, or if. (Remember, these are different from coordinating conjunctions—see “Independent clauses combined with for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”.) I was so excited, because everyone ...
... Don’t place a comma before a dependent clause—a phrase that begins with a subordinating word like because, since, unless, or if. (Remember, these are different from coordinating conjunctions—see “Independent clauses combined with for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”.) I was so excited, because everyone ...
acctg 527 -- comma usage – basics
... Don’t try to join independent clauses with only a comma. This is a comma splice. Refer to Sentence 1, p. 1. Final note. Don’t rely on Word’s grammar-check! On the previous page, Word picked up the error only in sentence number 6. It identified none of the others. ...
... Don’t try to join independent clauses with only a comma. This is a comma splice. Refer to Sentence 1, p. 1. Final note. Don’t rely on Word’s grammar-check! On the previous page, Word picked up the error only in sentence number 6. It identified none of the others. ...
Comma-Rules-Introductory-Elements
... Use a comma to set off most introductory elements. An introductory element modifies a word or words in the main clause that follows. These elements are usually set off from the rest of the sentence with a comma. Below are the most common types of introductory elements along with examples of each. 1. ...
... Use a comma to set off most introductory elements. An introductory element modifies a word or words in the main clause that follows. These elements are usually set off from the rest of the sentence with a comma. Below are the most common types of introductory elements along with examples of each. 1. ...
COMMA RULES--Dr. House`s 4
... reach into it to add or retract some unnecessary material--words that will not change the meaning, with or without them--you will cause ripples on the water on both sides of your hand; those ripples are the commas. What this means is that you must use the commas IN PAIRS with regard to this rule, on ...
... reach into it to add or retract some unnecessary material--words that will not change the meaning, with or without them--you will cause ripples on the water on both sides of your hand; those ripples are the commas. What this means is that you must use the commas IN PAIRS with regard to this rule, on ...
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... caring for the family, my mom has little time to herself. • 6. Since losing 47 pounds, the girl had fewer heart flutters. ...
... caring for the family, my mom has little time to herself. • 6. Since losing 47 pounds, the girl had fewer heart flutters. ...
Grammar Review
... “Because reading makes me a better writer.” (INCOMPLETE) The above fragment needs to be joined to the main clause to be a complete sentence: “I love to read because reading makes me a better writer.” SUBORDINATION after because although before ...
... “Because reading makes me a better writer.” (INCOMPLETE) The above fragment needs to be joined to the main clause to be a complete sentence: “I love to read because reading makes me a better writer.” SUBORDINATION after because although before ...
Comma Rules
... 1. Athena who ranked as an important Greek goddess protected the city of Athens. 2. Frances Perkins who served as Secretary of Labor was the first woman to hold a Cabinet ...
... 1. Athena who ranked as an important Greek goddess protected the city of Athens. 2. Frances Perkins who served as Secretary of Labor was the first woman to hold a Cabinet ...
Comma Use and Abuse
... Use of Commas With conjunctions (the “fanboys”: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to combine independent clauses into a sentence Example: Joe woke up next to his girlfriend, but he did not recognize her after a long night. ...
... Use of Commas With conjunctions (the “fanboys”: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to combine independent clauses into a sentence Example: Joe woke up next to his girlfriend, but he did not recognize her after a long night. ...
QuickGuidetoCommas
... 4. Do not use commas to set off essential elements of the sentence, such as clauses beginning with that (relative clauses). That clauses after nouns are always essential. That clauses following a verb expressing mental action are always essential. 5. Use commas to separate three or more words, phras ...
... 4. Do not use commas to set off essential elements of the sentence, such as clauses beginning with that (relative clauses). That clauses after nouns are always essential. That clauses following a verb expressing mental action are always essential. 5. Use commas to separate three or more words, phras ...
Punctuation Rules Handout
... I 1 Use commas around adjective clauses that are nonessential (begin with relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that), have subjects and verbs, and modify nouns or pronouns. Nonessential if do not tell "which one?" I like a boy who knows what he wants. (essential) I like Johnathan, who knows w ...
... I 1 Use commas around adjective clauses that are nonessential (begin with relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that), have subjects and verbs, and modify nouns or pronouns. Nonessential if do not tell "which one?" I like a boy who knows what he wants. (essential) I like Johnathan, who knows w ...
Haunted by Commas
... Since Till As much as Whenever After Ever since Even as Although Though Because Whether or not As While Whether Even though Example: If you want it, you can have it. If the subordinate clause comes second in the sentence, it is not necessary to put a comma between the two clauses, although some peop ...
... Since Till As much as Whenever After Ever since Even as Although Though Because Whether or not As While Whether Even though Example: If you want it, you can have it. If the subordinate clause comes second in the sentence, it is not necessary to put a comma between the two clauses, although some peop ...
Comma Rules Part 1
... 1. I don’t usually offer unsolicited advice but this seems like a special case. 2. While I enjoyed reading your essay I do have some suggestions. 3. The brilliant witty professor discussed Shakespeare’s sonnets. 4. Check for spelling accuracy and punctuation before turning in your essay. 5. If I can ...
... 1. I don’t usually offer unsolicited advice but this seems like a special case. 2. While I enjoyed reading your essay I do have some suggestions. 3. The brilliant witty professor discussed Shakespeare’s sonnets. 4. Check for spelling accuracy and punctuation before turning in your essay. 5. If I can ...
Grammar Camp II
... Because she couldn’t bear to see him, the woman went down the sidewalk, and she never looked back. Comma There are a number of different uses for commas in English. Commas are used to: Separate items in a series. This is one of the most common uses of a comma. Notice that a comma is included before ...
... Because she couldn’t bear to see him, the woman went down the sidewalk, and she never looked back. Comma There are a number of different uses for commas in English. Commas are used to: Separate items in a series. This is one of the most common uses of a comma. Notice that a comma is included before ...