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University of Phoenix - HSM 220Writing for Success_Ch03

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C H A P T E R 3 Punctuation 1. COMMAS L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S 1. Identify the uses of commas 2. Use commas in sentences correctly Suppose you are presenting a speech. If you read too... quickly, your audience will not be able to understand what you are saying. You also will need to stop and take a breath a few times as you read. How do you know where to pause, where to change your voice, and where to stop? You can use the punctuation marks you encounter as a guide for your pacing. Punctuation marks provide visual clues to readers, telling them how the sentence should be read. Some punctuation marks tell you that you are reading a list of items, while other marks tell you that a sentence contains two independent ideas. Punctuation marks tell you not only when a sentence ends, but also what kind of sentence you have read. This chapter covers different types of punctuation and how they can be used in sentences to convey meaning. 1.1 Commas One of the punctuation clues to reading you may encounter is the comma (,). The comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause in a sentence, or a separation of things in a list. Commas can be used in a variety of ways. Take a look at some of the sentences below to see how you might use a comma when writing a sentence. Introductory word: Personally, I think the practice is helpful. Sometimes, it is too hot to go outside. Lists: The wind destroyed the barn, the tool shed, and the back porch. I added watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew to my fruit salad. Coordinating adjectives: He was tired, hungry, and late. She was a prepared, organized, punctual student. Conjunctions in compound sentences: The bedroom door was closed, so the children knew their mother was asleep. They needed a break, and they went to the movies. Interrupting words: I knew where it was hidden, of course, but I wanted them to find it themselves. The girl, accidentally, found herself lost. Dates, addresses, greetings, and letters: The letter was postmarked December 8, 1945. He grew up on 123 Third Avenu [Show More]

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