Commas Colons and Semicolons

Joe watered the garden; however, the plants did not grow.

Yes. better answer: when the thing you are going to say next is NOT the last item in a list: I bought cabbages, oranges and apples. - List. Iwnet to the shop, and now I am home. - second phrase is not part of a list.

No, a comma is not needed after that particular "well." If "well" is at the beginning of a sentence, such as in "Well, I am going to go now." it does need a comma after it.

You must use a comma when beginning a sentence with "well." Because "well" is used as an introductory word, it must be followed by a comma.

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the question is in regard to the phrase: "as well as" not for the word "well"

i have consorted with my fellow grammarians and we concur that you would use a comma prior to "as well as" but not after as well.

No. Example: "It can therefore be declared that ancestors of modern alligators were present during the time of the dinosaurs."

My dictionary lists 20 instances in which a comma should be used, some of which seem a trifle artificial in today's more relaxed punctuational atmosphere. In my humble opinion, however, common sense is more important than any formal list. If your common sense tells you that a sentence needs to be clarified, look for the place between two words where there should be a slight pause. That's usually the place to insert a comma. Often that's all you need to do, although in longer sentences you may have to do it more than once. If inserting a comma doesn't do the trick, then you might have to rephrase what you're trying to to say. If that doesn't work, the problem is sometimes that one's thought process is not yet complete, and you'll need to back up and find where you went off-track. (Don't worry. It happens to everyone. It's just part of the learning process.) Remember always: the ability to write clearly is a powerful tool that will give you a lifetime advantage. It's well worth taking the time to learn the art.

A comma--unless the three items contain a comma, then use a semicolon. I think this is correct: If they are related, a comma. If they are not related, a semi colon. It doesn't have anything to do with related or not. 110% sure the first answer is correct. Here is a site with examples: http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edrules.htm.

No, an exclamation mark is not allowed in a URL as it has a specific meaning in web technologies and can lead to errors or misinterpretation by the browser. It's best to avoid special characters in URLs to ensure proper functionality and compatibility.

If you are invited, you should go because it is polite. If you are a potential debutante, there is no obligation to attend, but as many people don't have traditional 'white weddings' nowadays, it's a good chance to wear a fancy white dress!

i believe that is normal but it depends on the age if they are verry young take them to a Dr. but if they are sort of old then it may just be because they are learning to sitt and stand because you are leaning them forard and they are pushing back sort of like in a sitting position

i believe that is normal but it depends on the age if they are verry young take them to a Dr. but if they are sort of old then it may just be because they are learning to sitt and stand because you are leaning them forard and they are pushing back sort of like in a sitting position

Yes, it is possible to drop a 455 engine into an 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo, but it may require modifications to fit properly. A compatible transmission option would be the TH400 or a 200-4R transmission, which can handle the power of the 455 engine.

Per MLA the punctuation always comes before or inside the end quotation mark. The only exception to this rule is when the parenthetical citation follows the quote in which case the end punctuation would come after the close paren. A team can be defined as "a small number of people committed to a common purpose." A team can be defined as "a small number of people committed to a common purpose" (Katzenbach and Smith 45).

No, unless your urologist or his office personnel have told you do shave all your pubic hair before the appointment, you do not need to do this. Just do your normal personal hygiene before the office visit. If it is necessary for the area to be shaven for the examination or treatment, that can be done at the doctor's office.

Braces, also known as curly brackets { }, are used in punctuation to indicate a block of grouped items or to enclose codes in programming languages. They are also commonly used in mathematical expressions and to denote sets of elements.

You ussualy put a comma before the conjuction. On rare evernts you put the comma after.

When forming a question, a comma is not typically used before the question mark. However, a comma can be used to separate a list of items in the question itself, such as "Do you need apples, oranges, or bananas?"

You would use a comma after a conjunction when the sentence structure calls for it. For example: "Tell me what the weather will be tomorrow and, if good, whether you want to go to the park." The conjunction is "and" but the phrase "if good" is conditional and must be separated by commas. == True, you use a comma after a conjunction when the sentence structure calls for it. To explain the example given above, the comma after if good denotes the separation of an introductory prepositional phrase. The sentence itself is awkward, and conversational--not really proper written English. It works though. Generally, a comma follows a conjunction in the event a conjuntive adverb is used. Like so: I want to go to the movies; however, I have other work to do first.Any time you use a transitional word like however in the manner in this example, it is a conjunctive adverb. Think of it this way: if the sentence can be made into two complete sentences, but you want to join them, do so with a conjunctive adverb. End the first clause with a semicolon, insert the CV, follow that with a comma, and drive on.

A semi-colon (;) is used for more than one purpose. Here are some of the things it can be used for:

1. It joins together two separate clauses. EXAMPLE: Mary found an old box in the attic yesterday; it may have belonged to her Father.

2. It can separate a list that contains commas. EXAMPLE: On our holiday we visited the following places: Queensland, Australia; New York, America; Athens, Italy; and London, England.

3.It also seperates two independent clauses. EXAMPLE: I ate some chocolate, a banana, a bag of crisps, and some grapes; still, my favourite thing I ate had to be the chocolate cake.

Yes, a comma is necessary when a proper name is followed by additional information like a title or description. For example, in the sentence "John Smith, the CEO of the company, will be speaking at the event," a comma is used after "John Smith" to separate it from "the CEO of the company."

The colon (: ) is a punctuation mark that has many uses. You can make use of it when:

-You are introducing a quotation without a "he/she said" expression.

-Before items following independent clauses.

-When you introduce a sentence that summarizes the sentence before it.

-When giving more emphasis o the appositive that you are introducing.

-When expressing time in numerals.

-In salutations at business.

-Subtitles of books, magazines, movies, etc.

-Biblical or periodical references (volumes, chapters, etc).

-Used to label or signal important ideas or words.

In news, it stands for Sound on tape.. like when they cut to some footage of a politician talking or something.

Commas can be used to separate words of phrases in a list. They are also used to separate a quote from information about the person saying the quote.

Looking at the picture above without the comma, you are saying that you are going to eat your grandfather. The second sentence with the comma means you are telling your grandfather that you both should eat.

Yes, typically a glossary is placed before an index in a document as it provides definitions of key terms used in the content of the document. This helps readers understand the terminology before referencing the index for specific topics or terms.

Semicolons can be used to join complete sentences together. I would only do it if the sentences are short and are very closely related.

Examples:

A. Joe watered the garden, and the plants did not grow.

B. Joe watered the garden; however, the plants did not grow.

C. Joe watered the garden, but the plants did not grow.

D. Joe watered the garden, yet the plants did not grow.

E. Kevin lost his keys; he cannot find them anywhere.

You would not use a semicolon when joining two complete sentences with conjunction. A comma would be used then. If a conjunctive adverb is used (however), look at B above.