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SENTENCE STRUCTURE
Link Title (Type of Sentences structures (Compound…
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
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Compound-Complex(two or more independent ,, one dependent )
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Commas usage
Serialized lists. In a list with three or more elements, use commas to separate all of the elements of the series
Example: This KAM consists of Breadth, Depth, and Application.
After a dependent introductory clause, phrase, or word. Use a comma after a dependent introductory clause, phrase, or word.
Example of introductory clause: If you are using this sentence structure, place a comma after the dependent clause.
Example of introductory phrase: Before completing the interviews, I must obtain Walden University approval.
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Compound sentences. Use a comma to separate two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction
Example: Smith (2001) conducted the research, and Heller (2008) commented on the results.
Nonessential clauses. Use commas to set off clauses that contain information that is nonessential to the sentence's meaning.
Example: Walden University, established in 1970, offers many degree programs.
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Introducing quotations (not seamless). Use a comma when an independent clause introduces a quotation but is not seamlessly integrated into it.
Example: Freud (1900) claimed, "the dreamer...assumes that the dream--even if it does not come from another world--has at all events transported the dreamer into another world" (p. 5).
Errors
Months. Do not use a comma when referring to a month within a particular year.
Example: I conducted the study in June 2003.
Complex sentences. Do not use a comma in a sentence that joins an independent clause and a dependent clause with a conjunction (and, or, but).
Example: Smith (2001) found that results were consistent but also suggested further investigation.
Introducing quotations (seamless). Do not use a comma when an independent clause seamlessly introduces a quotation.
Example: Freud (1900) claimed that "the dreamer...assumes that the dream--even if it does not come from another world--has at all events transported the dreamer into another world" (p. 5).
Comma splices. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses (complete sentences) are separated by just a comma.
Example: Jessica and I went to the movies, we had a good time.