PPT-Comma, Colon, or Semicolon?

when to use what This is a comma The six most common reasons to use commas are 1 Separate elements in a series 2 Before the conjunction and but yet so in a compound sentence. Alex . Carmeli. The Colon:. Used to make a list . Use a colon before a list that is preceded by a clause that can stand alone. . §  *The charter review committee now includes the following people: the mayor, the chief of police, the fire chief or the chair of the town council. . TECM . 5195. Dr. Lam. Some definitions. Clauses. - must contain subject and predicate. Subject= noun or something noun-y. Predicate= something about subject but MUST have a verb. Independent. . (main)- can stand alone grammatically as a . Colons. Use the colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list. We learned many writing fundamentals: grammar, punctuation, style, and voice.. Use the colon to introduce a quotation.. Shakespeare urged others to be original and authentic: “To . UHCL Writing Center. The Veil of Mystery Lifted!. One of the most elusive and misunderstood grammar elements is the semicolon. It could be compared to the mysterious lives of bees; however, similar to those honey-producing busybodies, the semicolon is governed by a couple of clearly defined and ironclad rules.. Semicolons—Rule #1. Use a semicolon between the parts of a compound sentence if they are . not. joined by and. , but, or, not, for, . or. yet..  . Examples:. Jimmy took Mother’s suitcase upstairs; he left Dad’s in the car.. Semicolon. Mrs. Castor’s favorite punctuation mark.. ;. Write this down:. When do I use a semicolon?. The main use of a semicolon is to . connect two complete sentences.. Almost anywhere you can use a . Rules of Usage . By . William . Strunk. Jr. and E.B White. 4. th. edition. 1. Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding ‘s. Ex: whatever the final consonant-. Charles’s friend. Burns’s. #2. From . Real Good Grammar, Too. by Mamie Webb Hixon. PowerPoint Created by Olivia Hawkins. Last Updated Spring 2017. RIGHT OR WRONG?. My favorite foods are: fettuccine alfredo pasta, ice cream, and miso soup.. The Semicolon. The following definitions and examples are from ChompChomp.com.. Grammar Bytes!. Grammar Instruction with . Attitude. ©1997 - 2007 by Robin L. Simmons. All Rights Reserved.. 1. st. use of a Semicolon. UHCL Writing Center. The Veil of Mystery Lifted!. One of the most elusive and misunderstood grammar elements is the semicolon. It could be compared to the mysterious lives of bees; however, similar to those honey-producing busybodies, the semicolon is governed by a couple of clearly defined and ironclad rules.. A semicolon tells the reader to pause longer than you would for a comma, not quite as long as you would for a period. . Semicolons are primarily used in compound sentences.. The semicolon takes the place of the comma and the conjunction joining the independent clauses. #2. From . Real Good Grammar, Too. by Mamie Webb Hixon. PowerPoint Created by Olivia Hawkins. Last Updated Spring 2017. RIGHT OR WRONG?. My favorite foods are: fettuccine alfredo pasta, ice cream, and miso soup.. Carmeli. The Colon:. Used to make a list . Use a colon before a list that is preceded by a clause that can stand alone. . §  *The charter review committee now includes the following people: the mayor, the chief of police, the fire chief or the chair of the town council. . #2. From . Real Good Grammar, Too. by Mamie Webb Hixon. PowerPoint Created by Olivia Hawkins. Last Updated Spring 2017. RIGHT OR WRONG?. My favorite foods are: fettuccine alfredo pasta, ice cream, and miso soup..