10 Comma-mandments
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 When independent clauses are joined with a coordinating conjunction | I like American history, But I never can memorize dates |
| FANBOYS | For And Nor But Or Yet So |
| clause | a group of words containing a subject and a verb |
| independent clause | a clasue that is a complet sentence by itself |
| coordinating conjunction | joining words (FANBOYS) |
| When dependent/introductory clauses precede independent clauses | If you complete your work before five o'clock, you may leave. |
| dependent/introductory clause | a clause that is not a complet sentence by itself becaseu it gegins with a subordinating word (when, after, if, since, etc) |
| After Introductory words or expressions (adverbs or transitions) | Nevertheless, her hours are flexible. |
| After an introductory phrase which is four words or longer (do not use a comma if the introductory phrase is followed by a verbis four words or longs | In a manner of speaking, we all threw in the towel. |
| To set off non-restrictive elements (Apositives) | It is my opinion, therefore, that you should take the job. |
| non-restrictive element | a word, phrase, or clause which can be omitted without changing the meaning of the sentence |
| To separate items in a series of three or more | For his birthday he received a shirt, a tie, and a pair of pants. |
| To separate consecutive adjectives preceding and modifying the same noun | Enclosed is a stamped, self-addressed envelope |
| To set off expressions that designate the source of a quotation (dont use if quoted question or exclimation is followed by explanatory words, or if quatation is introduced by "that") | "Tell me, Mary, "asked her mother, "did you have a good time?" |
| To set off words used in direct address | I do not think, Tome, that your dad likes me |
| To set off dates, addresses, and titles (do not use with dates consisting of only the month and the year) | On Saturday, December 23, 1946, in a little church at 421 May Street, Mayfield, Illinois, Sarah and James were married. |
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