Objective
To introduce the correct usage of proper grammar such as:
using coma before conjunctions, setting of introductory
words, phrases, and clauses with a coma, and use semicolon
to connect conjunctive adverbs and traditional phrases.
COMMA
Use comma before conjunctions.
COMMA
Set off introductory words,
phrases, or clauses with a
comma.
100
100
100
200
200
200
300
300
300
400
400
400
500
500
500
Semicolon
Clauses connected by conjunctive
adverbs or traditional phrases
100
Use comma before conjunctions*
Everyone wants to take a part in the
dance yet no one wants to set up for it.
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*FANBOYS
Correct answer
Everyone wants to take a part in the
dance, yet no one wants to set up for it.
200
Use comma before conjunctions*
The ice storm caused many tree limbs to
fall on power lines and many people were
without electricity for days.
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*FANBOYS
Correct answer
The ice storm caused many tree limbs to
fall on power lines, and many people
were without electricity for days.
*FANBOYS
300
Use comma before conjunctions*
Many companies are hiring chief
information officers to oversee their
information technology system for only a
specialist can keep pace with the rapid
changes in technology.
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*FANBOYS
Correct answer
Many companies are hiring chief
information officers to oversee their
information technology system, for only a
specialist can keep pace with the rapid
changes in technology.
*FANBOYS
400
Use comma before conjunctions*
Few entrepreneurs can start a new
business without borrowing so most of
them ask a bank, a relative or a friend for
necessary loan.
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*FANBOYS
Correct answer
Few entrepreneurs can start a new
business without borrowing, so most of
them ask a bank, a relative, or a friend for
necessary loan.
*FANBOYS
500
Use comma before conjunctions*
Look around for any evidence that might
reveal the identity of the intruder and
carefully place that evidence in a plastic
bag so it can be examined closely at
headquarters.
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*FANBOYS
Correct answer
Look around for any evidence that might
reveal the identity of the intruder, and
carefully place that evidence in a plastic
bag so it can be examined closely at
headquarters.
*FANBOYS
100
Set of introductory words, phrases,
or clauses with a comma.
Well I see you have completed the
assignment.
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Correct answer
Well, I see you have completed the
assignment.
200
Set of introductory words, phrases,
or clauses with a comma.
Throughout his life Thomas Jefferson was
a farmer.
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Correct answer
Throughout his life, Thomas Jefferson was
a farmer.
300
Set of introductory words, phrases,
or clauses with a comma.
As a matter of fact nationalism is a
relatively modern concept.
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Correct answer
As a matter of fact, nationalism is a
relatively modern concept.
400
Set of introductory words, phrases,
or clauses with a comma.
As far as I am concerned we can take an
early vacation this year.
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Correct answer
As far as I am concerned, we can take an
early vacation this year.
500
Set of introductory words, phrases,
or clauses with a comma.
In the old wedding ceremony brides
promised to love, honor and obey their
husbands.
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Correct answer
In the old wedding ceremony, brides
promised to love, honor and obey their
husbands.
100
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive
adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
But however they choose to write, people
are allowed to make their own decisions
as a result, many people swear by their
writing methods.
* Conjunctive
adverbs/traditional phrases- for
Click for Correct Answer example, however, otherwise,
moreover etc…
Correct answer
But however they choose to write, people
are allowed to make their own decisions;
as a result, many people swear by their
writing methods.
200
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive
adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
Business is booming for example,
Siemens have 10 orders since 4 o’clock.
* Conjunctive
adverbs/traditional phrases- for
Click for Correct Answer example, however, otherwise,
moreover etc…
Correct answer
Business is booming; for example,
Siemens have 10 orders since 4 o’clock.
300
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive
adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
All college students should be given a
Porsche for graduation after all, we've
earned it!
* Conjunctive
adverbs/traditional phrases- for
Click for Correct Answer example, however, otherwise,
moreover etc…
Correct answer
All college students should be given a
Porsche for graduation; after all, we've
earned it!
400
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive
adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
Eliminating red meat from your diet is a
good way to reduce cholesterol besides, it
also saves the lives of animals.
* Conjunctive
adverbs/traditional phrases- for
Click for Correct Answer example, however, otherwise,
moreover etc…
Correct answer
Eliminating red meat from your diet is a
good way to reduce cholesterol; besides,
it also saves the lives of animals.
500
Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive
adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related
idea.
Dan has decided to be a vegetarian
therefore, he chose the vegetable dish on
the flight to India.
* Conjunctive
adverbs/traditional phrases- for
Click for Correct Answer example, however, otherwise,
moreover etc…
Correct answer
Dan has decided to be a vegetarian;
therefore, he chose the vegetable dish on
the flight to India.