Punctuation: Commas, Quotations, Apostrophes, Colons....

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What is the rule for placing commas and periods in relation to closing quotation marks?

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Commas and periods always go inside the closing quotation marks.

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When should you use a comma with adjectives?

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Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives that precede and modify the same noun.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon joins two closely related sentences.

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What does a colon signal in a sentence?

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A colon signals that something will follow: a list, a long quotation, or a formal statement.

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When should you NOT use a colon?

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Do not use a colon when the list follows the main verb of a sentence or a preposition.

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What is the correct punctuation for a list following a colon?

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We have four dislikes: tuna casserole, peanut-butter pancakes, rye bread, and prune bars.

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What is one rule about commas that is NOT correct?

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Use a comma between independent clauses that are closely related in thought and are NOT joined by 'and, but, for, nor, or, so' or 'yet'.

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How do you punctuate a quote that is part of a sentence?

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The correct format is: Rhonda said, "I love dogs."

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Use commas to separate items in a series.

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How do you punctuate two independent clauses?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.