Mid-term Flashcards
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What is comma rule #1
Use a comma after introducing word groups, such as subinrate clauses prepositional phrases, participial phases
What is comma rule #2
Use commas with coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses; seven coordinating are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
What is comma rule #3
Use a comma to join items in a series, including at least time place a comma
Way #1 to correct run-on sentences
Join independent clauses using a comma and one of the seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Way #2 to correct run-on sentences
Join independent clauses with a semicolon if the independent clauses are closely related.
Way #3 to correct run-on sentences
Join independent clauses with a colon if the second independent clause summarizes or explains the first independent clause.
Way #4 to correct run-on sentences
Join independent clauses with a dash to add emphasis to the second independent clause if it contains emotional significance or makes an especially important point.
Way #5 to correct run-on sentences
Join independent clauses with a period.
Way #6 to correct run-on sentences
Join independent clauses with a subordinating conjunction.