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Composition Rules
Applied Composition Act Grammar Rules
Term | Definition |
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Semicolon | Use a semicolon to connect independent clauses when the independent clauses are not connected by a conjunction |
Comma (expressions) | Use a comma to set off parenthetical expressions |
Comma (phrase) | Use a comma to set off introductory clauses or phrases |
Apostrophe (singular) | Use an apostrophe and the letter "s" after a singular noun to form the possessive unless the "'s" makes pronunciation too cumbersome |
Comma (conjunction) | Use a comma before a conjunction that begins a clause |
Exclamation Point | Use an exclamation point after a short interjection or command |
Comma (list) | Use a comma to separate items in a list |
Parenthesis | Use parenthesis to set of an explanation or defintition |
Colon | Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a list or illustration |
Apostrophe (plural) | Use an apostrophe after a regular plural possessive noun to form the possessive |
Question Mark | Use a question mark after a direct question |
Apostrophe (pronouns) | Use an apostrophe to form the possessive of indefinite pronouns but not personal pronouns |
Apostrophe (contraction) | Apostrophe indicates a missing letter or letters in a contraction |
Quotation Marks (double) | Place double quotation marks around direct quotations |
Quotation Marks (single) | Place single quotation marks around quotations within quotations |
Quotation Marks (period & comma) | Place periods and commas following a quotation inside the quotation marks |
Quotation Marks (semicolon & colon) | Place semicolons and colons outside quotation marks |
Quotation Marks (question & exclamation) | Place question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks if they belong to the quotation |