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What are the 8 comma rules?
Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more.Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by conjunctions.Use a comma to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.Use a comma to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence's meaning, or that provides extra information about the subject.Use a comma to separate quotations from the rest of the sentence. (trailing commas appear inside quotation marks)Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.Use a comma to separate the names of a city from the name of a state.Use a comma to separate the day of the week, from the day of the month, and the year.
Comma after instead at beginning of sentence?
Comma's are the hardest punctuation mark to place in a sentence. A comma can be placed after instead at the beginning of a sentence if the sentence is a continuation of the subject in the one before it.
An introductory adverb clause is usually followed by a comma an adverb clause within a sentence usually does not require punctuation?
This statement is true.
When you type a date like January 8 1947 in a sentence do you use a comma after the year too?
The answer to this depends on the rest of the sentence. An easy way to work this out is to imagine a new sentence with 'January 8 1947' replaced by the word 'Monday'. If the new sentence reads better with a comma after Monday, then put one after '1947' in the original. If not, don't.
Do you use a comma before as applicable?
Yes, a comma is often used before "as applicable" when it follows an independent clause. For example, in a sentence like "Please submit your application, as applicable," the comma helps clarify the sentence structure. However, if "as applicable" is used at the end of a sentence without preceding clauses, a comma is not necessary. Always consider the clarity of the sentence when deciding on comma usage.
Can a sentence that has original statement with quotation marks have a comma?
Yes, a sentence with a quoted statement can have a comma outside the quotation marks if the comma is not part of the original quoted material. For example: She said, "I will be there tomorrow."
Would you put a comma or a period after a statement that is quoted?
It depends on whether the statement is a complete sentence or not. If the quoted statement is a complete sentence, you would use a period. If the quoted statement is within a larger sentence, you would use a comma.
Can you close a quotation with a comma?
No, a quotation should be closed with a punctuation mark such as a period, question mark, or exclamation point, depending on the context of the sentence. A comma should not be used to close a quotation.
Does the comma go before or after the quotation marks if it's in the middle of the sentence and if it's the title of an article?
If they are part of the title, they will go within the quotation marks.
Can a sentence that has an original statement with quotation marks also have a comma?
An original statement that has quotation marks can also have comas. Here is an example. The new president of the United States of America says the most stupid things, such as, "We could hire more cattle guards and pay them more", because he fails to understand the most rudimentary of things in the US culture and history. The cattle guard was the metal grates in the road. He embarrassed himself when he said that statement because he did not realize "cattle guards" are not humans who keep cattle from roaming onto the freeways, highways, and roadways. Did you notice that commas were used with the first set of quotation marks? The next set of quotation marks did not have commas because the words were not used in a new idea or phrase or topic within a sentence. If you do not understand the use of the commas and quotations you are welcome to print out my husband's original statement. He really did say all that to me so I know it is an original statement. Take the print out and discuss it with your teacher.
Does a comma come after or before a quotation mark?
In American English punctuation rules, a comma typically comes before the closing quotation mark when the comma is part of the overall sentence. In British English, the comma comes after the closing quotation mark.
Is there a comma after But apparently?
Yes, there should be a comma after "But apparently" when it introduces a contrasting or unexpected statement in a sentence.
Do you type a quotation mark before a period and a comma?
No, the quotation marks go after the comma or period.
Where does the comma go if you have something in quotes within a sentence?
Why indeed? In British English punctation it goes outside ...
Does the comma come before or after quotation in return to sender?
Return to sender does not require quotation marks or a comma.
Do you captialized the t in this after comma?
Words within a sentence, after a comma or semi-colon, are not capitalized, except where the direct quote (quotation marks) is used, or for a proper name.
Do you put a comma after apparently in a sentence?
Yes, you can put a comma after "apparently" when it is used to introduce information that adds to or clarifies the previous statement. The comma helps to indicate a pause in the sentence and improve readability.
