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Commas, Part 10
Today, let’s complete (maybe you’re thinking, "Finally!") our series on commas.
Rule 1 - Use a comma when beginning sentences with introductory words such as well, why, hello, no, yes, etc.
Examples:
Yes, I do need that report.
Well, I never thought I'd live to see the day…
Rule 2 - Use a comma before and after introductory words such as namely, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., or for instance when they are followed by a series of items.
Example:
You may be required to bring many items, e.g., sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
NOTE: i.e. (in Latin: id est) means that is; e.g. (in Latin: exempli gratia) roughly means for example.
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Select the correct sentence.
1A. No you may not have a dollar.
1B. No, you may not have a dollar.
2A. Well isn’t that the funniest thing you’ve ever heard?
2B. Well, isn’t that the funniest thing you’ve ever heard?
3A. I will only work in one of three states, namely, Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
3B. I will only work in one of three states namely, Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
3C. I will only work in one of three states namely Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
4A. We are learning about many different punctuation marks, i.e., periods, commas, and semicolons.
4B. We are learning about many different punctuation marks, e.g., periods, commas, and semicolons.
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The Surprising Origins of Common Words
submitted by Tim Handorf of BestCollegesOnline.net
Mall: The evolution of mall began in 17th century England with the game pall-mall. Pall and mall were taken from the French and Italian words for “ball” and “mallet.” Kids would whack a ball with a mallet, with the intention of sending the ball through an iron ring that sat at the end of an alley. One of those alleys became known as The Mall. The term was later applied to public promenades, and now it refers to shopping malls.
Pop Quiz Answers
1B. No, you may not have a dollar.
2B. Well, isn’t that the funniest thing you’ve ever heard?
3A. I will only work in one of three states, namely, Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
4B. We are learning about many different punctuation marks, e.g., periods, commas, and semicolons. (Using e.g. means that these three punctuation marks are examples of what you are learning about. Using i.e. would have meant that these three are the only ones you are learning about.)
Learn all about who and whom, affect and effect, subjects and verbs, adjectives and adverbs, commas, semicolons, quotation marks, and much more by just sitting back and enjoying these easy-to-follow lessons. Tell your colleagues (and boss), children, teachers, and friends. Click here to watch. |
