Commas Colons and Semicolons

Yes, it is common to use a comma before concluding phrases such as "in conclusion" or "in summary" in formal writing to signal the end of a thought or to transition to a final point. However, the use of commas may vary depending on the context and style guide being followed.

Semi-colons are typically used to separate independent clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences. If the phrases contain opposite ideas, it may be clearer to use a conjunction like "but" or "however" instead of a semi-colon.

A comma splice consists of independent clauses separated by only a comma; a run-on sentence consists of independent clauses one directly following another, not separated by a conjunction or punctuation.

Comma splice example: The flowers were pretty, I didn't pick them.

Run-on sentence example: The flowers were pretty I didn't pick them.

1. To separate an introductory phrase from the main clause, as in "After the meeting, we went out for lunch."
2. To set off introductory words or adverbs at the beginning of a sentence, such as "However, I disagree with your assessment."
3. To add clarity by signaling the beginning of the main idea or subject in a sentence, like in "In conclusion, we need to find a solution."

Yes, a comma is typically used after "perhaps" when it appears at the beginning of a sentence to create a pause and improve readability.

Yes, it is often preferred to use a comma after the word "nowadays" when it is used at the beginning of a sentence to separate it from the rest of the sentence. For example: "Nowadays, people rely heavily on technology."

Punctuation is a feature of sentence structure. There is no word that must take any particular punctuation, and no word that cannot take any particular punctuation.

Yes, a comma should be placed before "as well as" when it is used to introduce non-essential information. If "as well as" is essential to the meaning of the sentence, then a comma is not necessary.

There is typically no comma placed behind the word "is" in a sentence, unless it is part of a list or if the sentence structure requires it for clarity.

You would often use a comma before the word then, but not always. You have to understand what you are saying. I might want to say, for example, things were different 40 years ago, I was still a student then. Or, we ate the beef, then we had coffee. It can work either way.

Some examples are "sweet," "away from," "new," and "make."

The comma should go after "dog" in the sentence "Oh, have you seen my dog, Wolfie?" to indicate a pause after "dog" and to set off the name "Wolfie" as a nonrestrictive appositive.

A sentence with three commas may be a complex sentence with multiple dependent clauses separated by commas.

A comma should not be used between two independent clauses unless there is a coordinating conjunction connecting them. Commas are also not used before subordinating conjunctions like "because" or "although" when they introduce dependent clauses. Additionally, do not use a comma to separate a subject from its verb within a sentence.

Before XLR connectors, other types of connectors like quarter-inch jacks (TS and TRS), RCA connectors, and DIN connectors were commonly used for audio applications. These connectors were widely used for microphones, instrument cables, and audio equipment before XLR connectors became the industry standard for balanced audio connections.

Semicolons are typically used before conjunctive adverbs like "hence" in a sentence to join two independent clauses. For example: "She studied hard; hence, she aced the exam."

It is not necessary to put a comma after a date in a sentence. However, if the date is followed by additional information that could be set off by commas, then a comma may be appropriate for clarity or emphasis.

Yes, a semicolon can be used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause when the two clauses are closely related in meaning. However, it is more common to use a comma in this situation.

If its in the beginning of a sentence, you put it after:

Ex. But, Ty had other plans

If its in the middle, you put it before:

Ex. Ty wanted ice cream, but Julie wanted root bear.

You can identify a comma splice in a sentence by looking for two independent clauses that are incorrectly joined together with just a comma. This error can be corrected by replacing the comma with a semicolon, period, or coordinating conjunction.

No, it is not a comma splice, but rather a run-on sentence, which is similar. Both comma splices and run-on sentences contain independent clauses that are not properly joined.

In this example, the two independent clauses are "keeping a journal is satisfying" and "you prefer taping your thoughts to writing them down."

In a comma splice, these clauses would be separated by a comma: "Keeping a journal is satisfying, you prefer taping your thoughts to writing them down."

In a run-on sentence, one independent clause follows another with no punctuation or words separating them. An example is the sentence asked about.

The Court charges you that the mere fact that there has been an accident and as a result thereof, the plaintiffs have been injured does not, in and of itself, entitle the plaintiffs to recover.

The correct placement of commas would be: "Do you go to school, Shaina?" The comma is placed after "school" and before the name "Shaina" to create a pause between the question and the person being addressed.

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