MASC 305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Dependent Clause, Semicolon
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Never use it to replace the word "and" Apostrophe (": makes the plural of a single letter. The first word after a colon is not capitalized unless it is a proper noun or the beginning of a complete sentence. Use to introduce a direct quote that is more than one sentence in a paragraph. Use at the end of a sentence to introduce tabulations, lists, or texts. Do use after a "to be" verb or words like "such as" Don"t use to introduce a single item for emphasis. Separates main title and subtitle of book or article, a chapter and verse in the bible, and sections of statutes. Comma (,: when used to separate items in a simple series, omit comma before the conjunction. Use before the conjunction if an integral part of the series requires a conjunction. Use to set off names, ages, or political affiliations. Use to set off a dependent clause that introduces a sentence.
