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What is comma rule number 1
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What is comma rule 2
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What is comma rule 3
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What is comma rule 4
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What is comma rule 5
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What is comma rule 7
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What is comma rule 8
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What is semi colon rule 1
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What is semi colon rule 2
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Study Notes
Comma Rules
- Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet) to connect two independent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
- Place a comma after introductory phrases or clauses. These phrases or clauses come at the beginning of a sentence and cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
- Use commas to separate items in a series. This applies to three or more items in a list.
- Employ commas before and after non-essential elements within a sentence. Non-essential elements provide extra information but are not crucial to the sentence's meaning.
- Use a comma after a coordinating conjunction when it is followed by an adjective or a descriptive phrase.
- Use commas to separate dates and locations. These can be multiple locations or multiple dates.
- Insert a comma after a direct quotation. This applies to direct speech.
- Use commas to enclose interrupters. These are phrases or words that interrupt the flow of a sentence.
Semicolon Rules
- Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses. The two clauses must be closely related in meaning.
- Connect two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb (e.g., however, therefore, nevertheless) and a semicolon. Conjunctive adverbs add transition, showing cause and effect, contrast or other connections.
- Use semicolons to separate components in a series if those components themselves contain commas. This clarifies complex lists or items in a series that already use commas.
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Test your knowledge of comma usage with this quiz focused on essential rules. You'll learn how to effectively use commas in various contexts, including lists, clauses, and direct speech. Enhance your writing skills by mastering these critical punctuation rules.
