Commas Colons and Semicolons

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.

No, names are not set off with commas unless they are part of a list or if a title follows the name. For example, "John Smith" or "Dr. Jane Doe" do not require commas.

A comma is typically placed before the word "but" when it is connecting two independent clauses. If "but" is used to connect two elements within a single clause, a comma is not needed.

It is not common to use a semicolon before a comma in writing. Semicolons are typically used to separate independent clauses or items in a list. If you feel the need to use both punctuation marks in a sentence, it may be a sign that the sentence could be rephrased or structured differently for clarity.

In American English, if the phrase is part of the quotation, the comma goes inside the quotation marks. For example: He said, "I will be there soon."

Yes, in a series of words separated by "and," use a comma before the final "and" to separate the items clearly. This is known as the Oxford comma and is typically used in American English for clarity and to avoid confusion in longer lists.

Yes, typically a comma is used before "and" when connecting items in a list. This is known as the Oxford comma, and it helps to clarify the separation between items. For example: "apples, bananas, and oranges."

The sentencing for a hit and run can vary depending on the circumstances and severity of the incident. Penalties can range from fines and license suspension to imprisonment, particularly if someone was injured or killed in the accident. Hit and run is considered a serious offense in most jurisdictions.

It can be either way, although it is more common to leave out the comma. The comma, if used, is called the Oxford comma, the Harvard comma(,) or the serial comma, where the first two refer to prestigious universities and the third refers to the series of items.

Yes, you can place a comma after "thus" if it is used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a result or conclusion. For example, "Thus, we can conclude that the experiment was a success."

In an example like this...

I like dogs; nevertheless, I adopted one today.

A comma is generally used before "which" in non-restrictive clauses, but not when it introduces a restrictive clause. As for dates, it is common to include a comma after the year when it is followed by additional information in a sentence.

A colon is used to emphasize a specific part of a sentence; the part of the sentence before the colon must be able to stand by itself as its own sentence, however,

Example: I could think of only one thing that day: the math test waiting for me in sixth hour.

A semicolon is used to hook together two closely-related independent clauses (sentences) that would sound too choppy when separated by a period but cannot be connected by a comma because they are able to stand alone as their own sentences.

Example: Jessica is my best friend; she has always been there for me.