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When do you use a comma and period after the person is speaking in the story?
You wouldn't use a comma and a period together."I am going to the store," Betty said. In that sentence I used a comma in the dialogue because I have a dialogue tag (Betty said). The period comes at the end of the sentence. I would have been incorrect to use a comma, period, and quotation marks.Betty said, "I am going to the store." Notice the comma is with the dialogue tag at the beginning of the sentence. The period ends the dialogue.Those are just a couple examples of the many ways to punctuate dialogue.
Can you use a comma instead of a semicolon?
Yes, if you're listing you would normally use a semi-colon, but the use of a comma is optional!!
Do you use a comma to separate a dependent clause and a verb?
Yes, you should use a comma to separate a dependent clause and a verb.
Where does the comma go when you use the word 'because?
The comma goes after the word 'because' when it is used at the beginning of a dependent clause, separating the clause from the main clause. For example: "I stayed inside, because it was raining."
When writing Jr after someone's name do you use a comma?
You use a period after it. Here's an example: Martin Luther King Jr.
When do you use a comma and period after the person is speaking in the story?
You wouldn't use a comma and a period together."I am going to the store," Betty said. In that sentence I used a comma in the dialogue because I have a dialogue tag (Betty said). The period comes at the end of the sentence. I would have been incorrect to use a comma, period, and quotation marks.Betty said, "I am going to the store." Notice the comma is with the dialogue tag at the beginning of the sentence. The period ends the dialogue.Those are just a couple examples of the many ways to punctuate dialogue.
Can you use a comma instead of a semicolon?
Yes, if you're listing you would normally use a semi-colon, but the use of a comma is optional!!
What is the correct way to type numbers higher than 999?
If you are typing the numbers into a computer program or a calculator, just type them, such as 12345678. If you are writing them down for someone else to read them, then you should group them in three's, from the decimal point, such as 12,345,678. Depending on the normal conventions for your country, you might use a period instead of a comma and, for the decimal point, a comma instead of a period.
When you have a quote and the 'he said' comes after the quote do you use a period or a comma after the quote?
When the attribution (e.g., 'he said') follows the quote, you should use a comma inside the quotation marks before the attribution and follow it with a period after the attribution. For example: "I am going to the store," he said.
Are two or more independent clauses connected with a comma but no coordinating conjunction?
No, two or more independent clauses should not be connected with just a comma; this is known as a comma splice and is considered a grammatical error. Instead, they can be joined with a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or") or separated by a semicolon. Alternatively, you can use a period to create separate sentences.
When should 'which' be used instead of 'that' in a sentence?
use "that" when the meaning of the sentence changes. Sometimes "that" can be left out of the sentence. Never use a comma with "that". Use "which" when the meaning of the sentence does not change. Always use a comma with "which".
When you abbreviate inch do you use a period?
11 inches = 11" We use an inverted comma
When combining two independent clauses a comma must be placed .?
When you combine two independent clauses, you need to separate them with a semicolon--not a comma. If you use a comma instead of a semicolon, the result is called a comma splice.
Do you use a comma to separate a dependent clause and a verb?
Yes, you should use a comma to separate a dependent clause and a verb.
When you write for example do you have to have a comma or something after it and then you say your example?
Yes; some people also chose to use a semi-colon (;) instead of the comma (,).
Where does the comma go when you use the word 'because?
The comma goes after the word 'because' when it is used at the beginning of a dependent clause, separating the clause from the main clause. For example: "I stayed inside, because it was raining."
When would you use the th after a date in a business letter or would you add a comma and year instead?
If it is a business letter, don't use the th; use the comma and year. That way it is absolutely clear.
