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Commas
DEFINITION: a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a list and to mark the place of thousands in a large numeral. HOW TO: After setting the scene at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., Now I’m older, I am grateful.) After transitional phrases such as However, Consequently, or As a result (e.g., As a result, I now agree.) After an interjection (e.g., Jeepers, now I am afraid.) Before a conjunction linking two independent clauses (e.g., I like cake, and I like ice cream.) As parentheses (e.g., Jane and John Bates, who live next door, adore my children.) To separate items on a list (e.g., bread, juice and meat / bread, meat and cheese (In a long subject if it helps the reader (e.g., A, B, C, and D, are required to build a car.) In numbers (e.g., 3,244) Together with the vocative case (e.g., I know your auntie, Jean.) Before a quotation (e.g., She said, “I agree.” Everyday Use: Commas are used daily in reading and writing
Punctuation I Know
DEFINITION: Punctuation means placing the right kind of little marks in the right place so as to show the precise length and meaning of sentences. Importance: Correct punctuation is essential in written English to help readers to understand what you are trying to say. Spacing your punctuation correctly is also vital to make your writing readable. HOW TO: The principal marks of punctuation are: The Comma [ , ] The Semicolon [ ; ] The Colon [ : ] The Period or Full Stop [.] The Interrogation or Question Mark [?] The Exclamation Mark [!] The Dash [ — ] The Parenthesis [ ( ) ] The Quotation Mark [““ ] Everyday Use: Punctuation is used in every day reading and writing.