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| THE COMMA, PARENTHETICAL | Use commas to set off nonessential expressions,are not necessary for the meaning or the structural completeness of the sentence. Example: Shakespeare's longest play, hamlet, is also his most popular play. Please let us know, Ms. Lopez, what do you think.?. |
| COMMA - APPOSITION | A word, phrase, or clause that identifies or explains other terms should be set off by commas. Example: Jorge torres, our senators, was born in california. Julie minsk, CEO, will be our featured speaker. |
| COMMA - SERIES | When the last member of a series of three or more items is preceded by and or or, place a comma before the conjunction as well as between the other items. Example: I need a secretary to answer the phone, to type letters, and to greet callers. |
| COMMA - INTRODUCTORY CLAUSE | An introductory clause followed by a main clause is separated from the main clause by a comma. An introductory clause is often introduced by words such as if, as, when, though, although, because, and others. EXAMPLES : IF you complete your work before five o'clock, you may leave. If they want to win, athletes must exercise everyday. when I was in barranquilla, I saw the metropolitan stadium. |
| COMMA - CONJUNCTION | A comma is used to separate two independent clauses that are joined by one of these conjunctions: and, but, or, for, nor. EXAMPLES: I HIT MY BROTHER WITH STICK, AND HE CRIED. First independent clause is: I HIT MY BROTHER WITH STICK Second independent clause is: HE CRIED. |
| COMMA - AND OMITTED | When two or more adjectives modify the same noun, they are separated by commas. EXAMPLES: When it comes to eating, people differ in their tastes. This has been a long, interesting job. |
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