Punctuation and Pronoun Usage

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Punctuation and Pronoun Usage

• Writing in CSD

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Use a comma

• After introductory element
• To set off nonessential elements
• Before the conjunction in a compound sentence
• Between coordinate adjectives
• Between all items in a series
• (3 or more items)

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Example of an essential element

• Children who have extreme sensitivity to noise
  and changes in routine may have autism.

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Compound sentences

• Have two independent clauses (each could be a
  separate sentence)
• Are joined by a coordinating conjunction (for,
  and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
• Remember FANBOYS

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Example of a sentence with cumulative adjectives

• Three tall gray ships sailed into the harbor.
• (the order of the adjectives cannot be changed
  use no commas)

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Serial comma

• Required by APA
• Use when you have 3 or more items in a series
• Items can be single words, phrases, or even
  clauses

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Comma Splices

• Occur when two independent clauses are joined
  with only a comma
• Considered a major grammatical error

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Sara did a great job she was promoted.
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Run-on or Fused Sentences

• Occur when 2 independent clauses are joined with
  no punctuation, no conjunction
• Considered a major grammatical error

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Pronouns

• Make pronouns agree with the nouns they refer to
  (number and gender)
• Watch for the generic singular noun (treat as
  singular)
• Check subjective v. objective case