GENIUS
Sentence Structures
G-Compound sentences joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction
Place a comma before the conjunction that joins two main clauses in a compound sentence.
coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS): for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
It snowed all night, and the schools were closed the next day.
The bond override may not pass this time, but you can be certain it will pass soon.
E-Commas between items in a series.
Nouns: Clothing, books, and papers were piled on top of Kevin’s dresser.
Verbs: The bus driver honked, slammed on the brakes, and swerved sharply.
Adjectives: The day that we had so long awaited was warm, sunny, and cloudless.
Phrases: Groups of children were playing behind the house, on the porch, and in theyard.
N-semicolons between main clauses.
A semicolon is placed between the main clauses of a compound sentence when a conjunction and comma do not join them. The two independent clauses are closely related and can be linked by using a semicolon or a comma and conjunction (sentence structure G).
Structure G: Bonita is good at set shots, but I am not.
Structure N: Bonita is good at set shots; I am not.
Structure G: Bill was the manager of the team, and John was the trainer.
Structure N: Bill was the manager of the team; John was the trainer.
I-Semicolons and commas used with transitional expressions.
A semicolon is used between main clauses joined by conjunctive adverbs and transitional phrases. A comma is placed directly after the conjunctive adverb or transitional expression. Basically, sentence structure I is an independent clause that is a general statement followed by a semicolon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma. The second clause is an elaboration statement.
Conjunctive Adverbs: consequently, accordingly, anyway, incidentally, indeed, instead, conversely, finally, likewise, meanwhile, next, also, however, therefore, furthermore, moreover, nevertheless, thus, still, then, subsequently, specifically, yet
Transitional Phrases: for example, for instance, after all, as a matter of fact, as a result, at any rate, at the same time, even so, in addition, in conclusion, in fact, in other word, in the first place, on the contrary, on the other hand
Nick is well liked; in fact, he is the most popular person in the class.
Many of their talents complemented each other; for example, he played the piano and she sang.
Minh did not understand our language; moreover, he was unfamiliar with our customs.
U-Colons to introduce lists.
You must use the following before the colon and you must have more than three items in the list following the colon..
Jim was a member of the following groups: student council, ceramics club, chess club, and choir.
Bring the following materials to class: a pencil, some paper, a book, and a great attitude.
S-Commas to separate a word or phrase to rename a noun or pronoun (appositive phrase)
Noun: Susan, a student at Mountain ViewHigh School, won first place at the science fair.
Pronoun: They, the new people in the club, refused to pay their club dues.
Noun Phrase: A single incident, a tornado that came without warning, changed the face of the small town forever.