Punctuation

Punctuation

1. Commas

   • Introducer
     • Follows any element before independent clause
   • Coordinator
     • Before FAN BOYS
       • For And Nor But Or Yet So
   • Inserter
     • Before & After the insertion in Independent Clause
   • Tag
     • Before added elements at the end

2. Semicolons

   • Between 2 independent clauses
   • Before connectors
     • Conjunctive Adverb
       • Nevertheless, Moreover, However, Therefore, Furthermore
     • Transition phrases
       • For example, As a result, That is, In fact
   • Between Items in a Series
     • if at least one of the items contains comma

3. Colons

   • Before Lists
   • Before Appositives
     • He has one great love in his life: himself.
   • Before Long Quatotaions
   • Before Subtitles
   • In expression of time
     • 12:00
   • After Salutation in Formal Letter
     • To whom it may concern: