My estate goes to my husband, son, daughterinlaw, and nephew. If a title follows a name, separate the title from the rest of the sentence with a pair of commas. The ellipsis is set in italics if the title is italicized, but the additional punctuation is set roman. Even when the house looks clean, there is usually a bunch of dirt swept under the rug. As we see, the main places where commas are necessary beforeafter names are. Since john is directly addressed in your sentence, use a comma after the name. We use commas while combining multiple phrases in one sentence or writing about different items in a list. Comma rules list handout 7th grade website for english.
Az, az, 09, underscore, hyphen, space, period, parenthesis, curly braces, square brackets, tilde, exclamation point, comma. To separate a series of words nouns, adjectives, verbs or adverbs in a sentence. If you are taking the sat or act and want the simplified version that applies to virtually all commas with namestitles questions on those exams, click here. Using a comma in file names is it wise to use a comma in a file name, unless it will be used in a special function like main merge. Files to be submitted are those relevant to the application in portable document format pdf, ascii text file format. Pdf file names should be less than 50 characters, including punctuation and spaces.
One use for commas is to separate a persons name from his or her title. What is the proper comma placement around an authors name. There are more usages of a comma, for example, how adding or removing comma before and after a name changes the meaning of the sentence. This comma use is correct, because it is an example of extreme contrast. Please send the letter to greg carvin at 708 spring street, washington, il 61571. If comma usage is one of the banes of your writing existence, then this handout is for you. A comma is required to separate the independent first clause from the independent second clause. The basic idea is that if the name in the above example, jessie is the only thing in the world described by the identifier my oldest friend, use a comma before the name and after it as well, unless youve come to the end of the sentence. Titles, if they precede the persons name but not if the title comes after. I am seeking representation for my recent novel actually is a sufficient sentence, and what comes after is more of a description, thats why you use a comma between them. The correct way to use commas with names and titles.
Student title page the student title page includes the paper title, author names the byline, author affiliation, course number and name for which the paper is being submitted, instructor name, assignment due date, and page number, as shown. Commas around a name or title imply that it is the only person or thing there is only one bestselling novel here, so i picked a. Capitalize a title used alone or following a persons name if it refers to a high official or someone you wish to show respect. Should there be a comma before the title, as in the book. Assessmentevidence 70% correct demonstrates proficiency. Why do i need to be careful naming the pdf attachments for my application. Keep in mind that items can be nouns, verbs, or adjectives. However, dont put a comma after the main clause when a dependent subordinate clause follows it except for cases of extreme contrast.
In this sort of context, its more useful to ask whether the details of the title and author are presented clearly and unambiguously rather than whether the comma placement is correct. In general there is a comma required following a name. The rules provided here are those found in traditional handbooks. She was still quite upset, although she had won the oscar. Here are rules with examples you can start using right now. And no, one does not involve putting a comma in when you naturally pause. Need help figuring this out at the office, we recently lost our content writer and are trying to figure this out on our own. File names can contain any of the following characters. Comma dont use a comma before a conjunction in a simple series. Use commas to enclose clauses not essential to the meaning of a sentence. Note the periods above and this rule also applies to commas always go inside.
Morton my english teacher says we have to learn how to use commas. While single spaces are allowed between words or characters in the file name, do not use two or more spaces in a row between words or characters as this will cause errors. If the ellipsis is part of the title, we add the period or comma after the ellipsis. No need to worry about your english grammar any more. John lennon was born in liverpool, england, in 1940.
Understanding these comma basics is the key to correct comma usage. Its easy for students to forget that different types of titles require different typographical features. Most people have no clue there are eight comma rules. Apa provides a student title page guide pdf, 199kb to assist students in creating their title pages. Ive recently received a handful of questions asking for clarification about rule governing the use of commas with names and titles. Apr 30, 2015 why do i need to be careful naming the pdf attachments for my application. Clauses which are essential are called restrictive.
If more practice is needed, students may write sentences on their own one using a comma, one using a semicolon. To separate items in a list comma before and is optional correct. One of the most popular comic films of the 1980s was rob reiners when harry met sally. Lowercase formal titles that appear on their own or follow a name. The style guide is intended to be read as an interactive pdf, where it can. A compound sentence is a sentence that has 2 independent clauses.
Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of. June 15, 1997, a name and a title when the title comes after the name bob downey, professor of english, in long numbers 5,456,783 and. I need to call sally tom brad and kelly about the party. In the second sentence, the comma before and after the name indicates we are talking about a specific scientist of akl university. Do not use a comma if only the month and year are given. All the grammar, punctuation, and usage rules and examples on the website plus dozens of quizzes with answers. Use commas before or surrounding the name or title of a person directly addressed.
Before a coordinating conjunction and, but, for, nor, or, so, or yet joining independent clauses in a sentence. Why do periods and commas go inside quotation marks in mla. Step 5 students complete the teachercreated worksheet independently. The good news is that questions testing this rule dont show up. Use a comma before and, but, or, nor, for, so, or yet to join two independent clauses that form a compound sentence. Whereas a comma is needed before and after the state in formulations such as new york, new york, when the city and state are used as the title of a work, no comma is needed following the name of the state, unless the grammar of the rest of the sentence requires it after watching the movie new york, new york, we went out to dinner. The comma has inspired not only reams of writing but also ongoing feuds between grammarians. If a comma is needed, as it would be when the long title is the title of a container, we. Rules for comma usage how can such a small symbol cause so much trouble.
You can avoid this by making sure the content on your page matches well with the title. We set off a persons title with commas so the reader knows that these words contain extra information that is not part of the main thought expressed by the sentence. Both restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses may begin with a relative pronoun such as who, whom, whose, that, which. Do not separate the day and month of a date with a comma. Title page setup american psychological association. A little while back, a fellow editor asked me about commas and appositives, particularly with an eye to mentioning titles of books and such like. Youve got to be carefully taught, wrote oscar hammerstein ii.
Start file name with a thru z, a thru z, or 0 thru 9 do not use brackets or commas. Should i put the namesheaderstitles of each section in quotations or italics. Who lives at 1600 pennsylvania avenue, washington, dc. Sep 02, 2007 our rule 5 of commas says, use commas to set off the name, nickname, term of endearment, or title of a person directly addressed.
Associated press style quick reference guide to subscribe to the associated press stylebook online, or to find out about purchasing hard copies of the book, start here. Usage basic punctuation rules utah valley state college writing center quotation marks quotation marks are used to show the beginning and end of a quotation or a title of a short work. Hiking, skiing, and whitewater rafting have always been some of my favorite activities. The word became is important, so capitalize it unless you are doing library cataloging and entering the title into a database so then millionaire wont be capitalized. We are having peas and carrots roast beef and cake for dinner. No commas around a name or title indicate that it is essential to the meaning of a sentence the sentence will not make sense in context without it. The comma, is a punctuation mark that appears in several variants in different languages. The mla handbook notes, by convention, commas and periods that directly follow quotations go inside the closing quotation marks 88. When to use italics, underlining, and quotation marks. The elements of an address or place name are separated by commas. Simply cross out the name or title, and see whether the sentence makes sense in context without the name or title. Conflicting rules concerning the setting off of commas. Add commas to the following sentences where needed.
Defer to the individuals personal preference regarding proper first name and inclusion of middle initials e. On subsequent references, use the persons last name only in college communications for a broad audience. To avoid confusion, use commas to separate words and. Some typefaces render it as a small line, slightly curved or straight but inclined from the vertical, or with the appearance of a. In numbers more than four digits long, use commas to separate the numbers into groups of three, starting from the right. Why do i need to be careful naming the pdf attachments for my. I have seen them used in names of docs used in a mailmerge and other special word capabilities, but. Most popular comma in title movies and tv shows imdb. A comma should be used between the number of the day and the number of the year in a date.
A persons title describes his or her job or education. Klein if two authors, separate with the word and e. All selections are handpicked by winemaker steve ledson. The following are the most common usages of the comma in the english language. Many people learn that a comma should be placed before a name or title, but that is not entirely true.
The good news is that questions testing this rule dont show up very often. Capitalize coach or assistant coach before a name and any other major words in the coachs official job title if you wish to state it in full. Why do periods and commas go inside quotation marks in mla style. The comma after the name also tells us that the information after the name is essential to identify the person.
This resource offers a number of pages about comma use. The title should be in italics how i became a millionaire. Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase. Correct implies some kind of absolute standard of acceptability, but punctuation conventions vary quite considerably, depending on which style guide if any. In this article let us understand how to correctly use commas with names. I am copy editing straightforward narrative from an academic, and she has used several commas in each file name. An independent clause is a group of words with a subject and verb that expresses a complete thought. Fanboys use a comma and a coordinating conjunction for, and, nor, but, or, yet, soa. If a title follows a name, separate the title from the rest of the sentence with a pair. However, i think sometimes it sounds strange to put a comma. My greatuncle was born february 3, 1922, in russia. President of the united states, chief justice of the united states, mayor.
Comma usage using titles duplicate ask question asked 5 years, 9 months ago. Use a comma to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause. The basics commas, the peskiest of punctuation marks, have six main uses. An article title, an article title an article title.
The comma is a valuable, useful punctuation device because it separates the structural elements of sentences into manageable segments. For example, the associated press ap stylebook is a guide specific for news media and journalists while the chicago manual of style cms is used by many book publishers and writers. Commas with names and titles, simplified the critical reader. For slide presentations of ap style basics, go here. A comma should also be used at the end of the date if the date does not end a sentence. Commas usually indicate that there is a brief pause in the sentence. It has the same shape as an apostrophe or single closing quotation mark in many typefaces, but it differs from them in being placed on the baseline of the text.
Comma rules use commas to separate three or more items in a list. Dec 29, 2017 whereas a comma is needed before and after the state in formulations such as new york, new york, when the city and state are used as the title of a work, no comma is needed following the name of the state, unless the grammar of the rest of the sentence requires it after watching the movie new york, new york, we went out to dinner. Of all the comma rules tested on the sat and act, this is probably the subtlest. Applicant means the natural person in whose name a license would be issued, with the exception of a patient license, or any entity.
Ampersands should only be used if they are part of official titles or names. Use the full name in the first reference and the last name in subsequent references. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Birmingham, alabama, gets its name from birmingham, england. The blue book of grammar and punctuation an easytouse guide with clear rules, realworld examples, and reproducible quizzes tenth edition jane straus. Commas around a name or title indicate that it is not essential to the meaning of a sentence the sentence will make sense in context without it. Why do i need to be careful naming the pdf attachments for. Use commas to separate words and word groups in a simple series of three or more items. Comma in title punctuation in title 177 apostrophe in title 87 number in title 76 character name in title 75 reference to jesus christ 69 exclamation point in title 64 comma in episode title 62 four word title 57 unicorn 54 apostrophe in episode title 53 independent film 46 name in title 39 husband wife relationship 38. Comma before name rule if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Thus, in the following sentence, the comma is placed after taught. Commas and periods are the most frequently used punctuation marks. John is an intelligent, loyal and hardworking employee. My three favorite foods are pasta pizza and ice cream. Learn the rules associated with commas if you want to use them correctly. Reid if three or more authors, separate each name with a comma and write the word and before. However, commas are used differently depending on the situation.
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