Commas Colons and Semicolons

Not necessarily. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.

These are all sentences made up of independent clauses that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction or correct punctuation.

A comma splice is a sentence with two independent clauses joined only by a comma: Answer every question to the best of your ability, however, do not spend too much time on any one question.

This can be corrected in two ways;

1. Separate it into two sentences: Answer every question to the best of your ability. However, do not spend too much time on any one question.

2. Use a semicolon instead of the comma: Answer every question to the best of your ability; however, do not spend too much time on any one question.

A run-on or fused sentence is made up of independent clauses with no coordinating conjunction and no punctuation between them: Extremely hot weather can be dangerous drink plenty of water. One way to correct this is to insert a coordinating conjunction: Extremely hot weather can be dangerous, so dring plenty of water.

When writing times such as, "It is now 8:00." or writing a specific type of list such as, "These are my new books:Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, and Treasure Island." Notice that I bolded the colons. You don't have to when you're writing, but I did so you would notice them. Sorry if this is no help!

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One example of using a semicolon is to connect two related independent clauses in a sentence, such as: "She finished her work; then she went home." The semicolon acts as a stronger break than a comma but not as final as a period.

The word "where" requires a comma only where it introduces a non-restrictive independent clause. That is, where it presents additional information rather than identifying a specific thing or instance.

Examples:

"He went back to the house where he had left his keys."

(restrictive clause, identifies a specific house)

"He went back to the house, where he had left his keys."

(non-restrictive clause, the house is not modified)

"He visited the castle where the Blarney stone is displayed."

"He visited Blarney Castle, where the Blarney Stone is displayed."

"They crossed the border where it was unguarded."

"They crossed the border in the mountains, where it was unguarded."

A reversed comma is a punctuation mark in the shape of a backwards apostrophe (`), sometimes used in typography for various purposes like indicating speech in some languages or as a mathematical symbol.

The four main functions of a semicolon are to connect closely related independent clauses in a sentence, to separate items in a list where the items contain commas, to connect independent clauses when a coordinating conjunction is omitted, and to separate elements in a complex series containing internal punctuation.

no but sometimes after the name

I do not use a comma before and after that word, therefore you will not see it in any sentence I have written.

Yes, in this case, you would use a comma between "that" and "that." This helps to separate the repeated word and improve clarity in the sentence.

Yes, typically a comma is used after "that being said" to indicate a transition between two related but distinct thoughts or ideas in a sentence or conversation.

No, typically a comma is not placed after a punctuation mark such as a period, question mark, or exclamation point. Commas are used to separate elements within a sentence.

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."

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Yes, Mexicans use commas in writing to separate items in a list, to mark off introductory words or phrases, and to separate clauses in a sentence. The use of commas in Mexican Spanish follows the same principles as in other varieties of Spanish.

Yes, you should typically use a comma before and after "however" when it is used as an interrupter in a sentence to indicate a contrast. For example: "I wanted to go to the party, however, I was too tired."

Yes, it is common to use a comma after the word "while" when it is used as a conjunction to introduce a dependent clause. For example: "I was cooking, while she was reading."

Yes, commas are used around an idea that interrupts a sentence. This interruption is known as an "interjection" and is set off by commas to help clarify the structure of the sentence.

No. I can not think of any situation in which you would... If I knew the context... but I don't think so

you use inverted commas to break up sentences,

e.g: Red, black and purple are my favorite colors

e.g: Nathan, the lamb, is as cute as cute can be.

e.g: galaxy chocolate bar, is luscious, brown and smooth.

you don't need a comma in that sentence, since the And is a word that combines both sentences.

using a comma would make the sentence look like this;

you water it, then let it get lots of sunshine

Before the speech marks, yes. Unless they're asking or shouting.

If Inc. is an abbreviation, then it should be followed by a full stop, If Inc. falls as part of a sentence then both a full stop and a comma is required.

It can be used, but not very often. Example:

He has pears and oranges

You do not normally see:

He has pears and, oranges.

In this case:

He has pears, apples, durians, and, some oranges.

It is not used regularly, but some people use it after they have been 'listing', as in this case, where I am listing fruits.