ITS and IT’S
• ‘It’s’ refers to ‘it is’ or ‘it has.’
• ‘Its’ shows ownership.
Comma Tip #4
• Use commas to set off parenthetical and transitional expressions.
• Hint: parenthetical [P] expressions add comments or information. They often interrupt the flow of a sentence.
• Hint: transitional [T] expressions, conjunctive adverbs (words such as however and furthermore), and other words and phrases used to connect parts of sentences are set off with commas.
Tip #4 Examples
• Some studies, incidentally, have shown that chocolate, of all things, helps to prevent tooth decay. [P]
• Roald Dahl’s stories, it turns out, were often inspired by his own childhood. [P]
• Ozone is a by-product of dry cleaning, for example. [T]
• Ceiling fans are, moreover, less expensive than air conditioners. [T]
Comma Tip #5
• Use commas to set off dependent clauses.
• Hint: Dependent clauses
¡ Cannot stand alone.
¡ Contain a subject and verb but not a complete thought
¡ Markers: after, although, as, as if, because, before, even if, even though, if, in order to, since, though, unless, until, whatever, when, whenever, whether, and while
• Hint 2: Independent clauses
¡ Can stand alone.
¡ Contain a subject, verb, and complete thought
¡ Sentence
Tip #5 Examples
• The two drivers involved in the accident, who have been convicted of drunken driving, should lose their licenses. [dependent clause]
• Drivers who have been convicted of drunken driving should lose their licenses. [independent clause]
• Colin went to the ski lounge, which was crowded with many skiers. [dependent clause]
• Colleen went to the pawn shop that was located near her home. [independent clause]
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