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Punctuation and Pronoun Usage. Writing in CSD. Use a comma:. After introductory element To set off nonessential elements Before the conjunction in a compound sentence Between coordinate adjectives Between all items in a series (3 or more items). Example of an essential element.
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Punctuation and Pronoun Usage Writing in CSD
Use a comma: • After introductory element • To set off nonessential elements • Before the conjunction in a compound sentence • Between coordinate adjectives • Between all items in a series (3 or more items)
Example of an essential element • Children who have extreme sensitivity to noise and changes in routine may have autism.
Compound sentences • Have two independent clauses (each could be a separate sentence) • Are joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) • Remember: FANBOYS
Example of a sentence with cumulative adjectives • Three tall gray ships sailed into the harbor. (the order of the adjectives cannot be changed: use no commas)
Serial comma • Required by APA • Use when you have 3 or more items in a series • Items can be single words, phrases, or even clauses
Comma Splices • Occur when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma • Considered a major grammatical error
Run-on or Fused Sentences • Occur when 2 independent clauses are joined with no punctuation, no conjunction • Considered a major grammatical error
Pronouns • Make pronouns agree with the nouns they refer to (number and gender) • Watch for the generic singular noun (treat as singular) • Check subjective v. objective case