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How would you see if a sentence had a comma splice?
If a sentence consists of two independent clauses with a comma between them, it is a comma splice. That is, the part before the comma can stand on its own as a sentence, and the part after the comma can also stand on its own as a sentence, then it is a comma splice. If there is no punctuation there instead of a comma, it is known as a run-on sentence.
Do you use comma before etc?
Yes. Example: They used many different building materials including wood, metal, stone, etc. Not necessarily. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma before or after it.
Is there a comma before and in a list?
No. Usually in a list there is/are no comma(s). The list would instead go something like this: Mum's Shopping List: #Bread #milk #soup etc, etc.
Do you put a comma before or after the word including?
It depends on the sentence, but you generally place it before. Here's an example: "White light contains all other light spectra, including blue, red, green, etc..." An example of a sentence in which you would place a comma both before and after is "White light contains all other light spectra, including, but not limited to blue, red and green." See the related links for more information.
If a semi-colon is added to a sentence does it count as one or two sentences?
As with a comma, a semi-colon (;) separates items (i.e., a list or set of ideas, etc.) within a given sentence. Therefore, it is one sentence.
Do you need a comma after the abbreviation etc. in a sentence?
No.
Do you add a comma before Jr or Sr or III in a name?
No comma is necessary before "Jr.", "Sr.", and the like. No comma has ever been necessary before "III", "IV", etc. From the Chicago Manual of Style (http://ow.ly/gcv0):But please note that within text, if you decide to use the more traditional comma before Jr. or Sr., the function of the comma is to set off these abbreviations, so an additional comma is needed after the abbreviation if the sentence continues (as in my first sentence above).
How would you see if a sentence had a comma splice?
If a sentence consists of two independent clauses with a comma between them, it is a comma splice. That is, the part before the comma can stand on its own as a sentence, and the part after the comma can also stand on its own as a sentence, then it is a comma splice. If there is no punctuation there instead of a comma, it is known as a run-on sentence.
How do you use etc at the end of a sentence?
Twice, with a comma before and between, like this: The frumpy lecturer went boringly on and on ad infinitum and even beyond, etc, etc.
Do you use comma before etc?
Yes. Example: They used many different building materials including wood, metal, stone, etc. Not necessarily. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma before or after it.
Is there an comma between and etc?
If you mean "do we use a comma before 'etc.'?", then yes we do. Remember to take some paper, a pen, etc. (Oxford ALD).
Is there a comma before and in a list?
No. Usually in a list there is/are no comma(s). The list would instead go something like this: Mum's Shopping List: #Bread #milk #soup etc, etc.
Is there a comma after etc?
"Etc" will usually come at the end of a list, so no. I believe that it is optional to put a period after it if it is not at the end of a sentence.
Do you put a comma before or after the word including?
It depends on the sentence, but you generally place it before. Here's an example: "White light contains all other light spectra, including blue, red, green, etc..." An example of a sentence in which you would place a comma both before and after is "White light contains all other light spectra, including, but not limited to blue, red and green." See the related links for more information.
Do you need a comma befort etc?
Not necessarily. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma. More importantly, however, avoid contractions and abbreviations in formal writing. Instead, use " and so forth," or " and the rest."Typically, the abbreviation etc. is used to denote the continuation of a series. As the elements of a series are separated by commas, then yes, a comma is called for in front of etc. For example, in the sentence below:I like all sorts of fruit: blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, etc.
If a semi-colon is added to a sentence does it count as one or two sentences?
As with a comma, a semi-colon (;) separates items (i.e., a list or set of ideas, etc.) within a given sentence. Therefore, it is one sentence.
Is there an comma between these two words and etc?
No, because and and etc are never used together. Etc already means "and the rest."
