Using Commas for Clarity Quiz

Use a comma to connect two independent clauses that are joined by and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet etc.

Use a semicolon to separate items in a series already separated by commas.

Use a colon to draw the attention of the reader to the words that follow, such as a list.

<p>A dash is rarely used in scientific and technical writing because it interrupts the flow of the sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enclose supplemental material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human error (failure to read scales correctly; arithmetic errors; failure to correct for latitude, elevation, and temperature; and failure to zero the barometer) was the main reason for the unexpected results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To add or correct a direct quote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To end all sentences except questions and exclamations, and for certain abbreviations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colons should not be used after the words are, consists of, such as, including, for example.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To separate the clause from the main body of the sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Between items in the series, including the last two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After conjunctive adverbs such as however, therefore, moreover, consequently, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A comma should be used with 'which', but not with 'that'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commas can help in dividing sentences and segments to make the meaning clear and unambiguous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instructors expect students to hand in their work on time; however, illness and personal emergencies are acceptable excuses.</p> Signup and view all the answers