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Community colleges which didn’t exist prior to the 1950s have proved very popular in the U.S.
Community colleges, which didn’t exist prior to the 1950s, have proved very popular in the U.S.
Sarah woke up and glanced at the clock 445 a.m.!
Sarah woke up and glanced at the clock, 4:45 a.m.!
Paul Robeson was an excellent singer and actor he was also a talented football player.
Paul Robeson was an excellent singer and actor; he was also a talented football player.
He said Why don’t you ask the teacher?
He said, "Why don’t you ask the teacher?"
What punctuation is used:
To separate main clauses NOT joined by a conjunction.
What punctuation is used:
To separate main clauses NOT joined by a conjunction.
- Semicolon
Monty likes to take long walks ride in the car and eat all kinds of food.
Monty likes to take long walks, ride in the car, and eat all kinds of food.
These are Sallys top favorite books of all time Harry Potter, Narnia, and The Book Thief.
These are Sally's top favorite books of all time: Harry Potter, Narnia, and The Book Thief.
Bob appeared in many plays and musicals for example he starred in Othello and Romeo & Juliet.
Bob appeared in many plays and musicals; for example, he starred in Othello and Romeo & Juliet.
The word affect is commonly misused.
The word "affect" is commonly misused.
What punctuation is used:
To introduce a list
What punctuation is used:
To introduce a list
- Colon
When he refuses to come we try to entice him with a treat toy or ride in the car.
When he refuses to come, we try to entice him with a treat, toy, or ride in the car.
A regional chess tournament typically takes place on a three-day weekend, with two rounds each day at the following times 500 P.M. and 730 P.M.
A regional chess tournament typically takes place on a three-day weekend, with two rounds each day at the following times: 5:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.
She was a very good singer however she was an even better actor.
She was a very good singer; however, she was an even better actor.
She asked, “What is the title of your new book?”
She asked, “What is the title of your new book?” - Correct as is
What punctuation is used:
Between two main clauses separated by a conjunction.
What punctuation is used:
Between two main clauses separated by a conjunction.
- comma
We wanted to visit the Everglades National Park and we tried to learn as much as possible about the area before taking our trip.
We wanted to visit the Everglades National Park, and we tried to learn as much as possible about the area before taking our trip.
Katherines purse was stolen, or so she thought. It was later found on the Clint families/familys yard.
Katherine's purse was stolen, or so she thought. It was later found on the Clint family's yard.
Because the dog was barking the Smiths received a warning however it turns out the dog was barking at a stranger hiding in the backyard.
Because the dog was barking, the Smiths received a warning; however, it turns out the dog was barking at a stranger hiding in the backyard.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow a popular song most commonly known from The Wizard of Oz was written by Harold Arlen
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow", a popular song most commonly known from The Wizard of Oz, was written by Harold Arlen.
What type of punctuation:
Is used to separate coordinating adjectives.
What type of punctuation:
Is used to separate coordinating adjectives.
- Comma
She grew up in Dallas Texas but she moved to Madison Wisconsin after graduating from college.
She grew up in Dallas, Texas, but she moved to Madison, Wisconsin after graduating from college.
To Whom It May Concern
I am happy to report that Bob is an outstanding student, deserving of this scholarship. Bobs work ethic and involvement make him a perfect candidate.
To Whom It May Concern:
I am happy to report that Bob is an outstanding student, deserving of this scholarship. Bob's work ethic and involvement make him a perfect candidate.
We visited Boise Idaho Los Angeles California and Bismarck North Dakota
We visited Boise, Idaho; Los Angeles, California; and Bismarck, North Dakota
Is aint a word? the student asked
"Is ain't a word?" the student asked
What types of titles are enclosed with quotations marks vs. italics (at least one example of something used for each).
Quotation Marks: short stories, poems, articles, songs, essays, episodes of television
Italics: books, plays, paintings, films, television shows, newspapers or magazines, ships, and airplanes.