Comma and Semicolon Usage

Coordinating conjunction

1. Independent clause , {for and or so but nor yet} Independent clause.

Ex: The building is finished, but it has not tenants

2. Introductory element, Independent clause.

Ex: Unfortunately, the only tenant pulled out.

3. Independent clause, nonessential element.

Ex: The empty building symbolizes a weak local economy, which affects everyone.

4. Beginning of independent clause, nonessential element , end of independent.

Ex:  The primary clause, the decline of local industry, is not news.

5. . . . item 1 , item 2 , {and / or} item 3 . . .

Ex: The city needs healthier businesses, new schools, and improved housing.

6. . . first adjective , second adjective word modified . . .

Ex: A tall, sleek skyscraper is not needed.

7. Independent clause ; Independent clause

Ex: The side effects are not minor; some leave the patient quite uncomfortable or even ill.

Conjunctive

Adverb

8. Independent clause ; however , Independent clause

Anyway Meanwhile

Besides Moreover

Consequently Namely

Finally Otherwise

Furthermore Still

Hence Then

Indeed Therefore

Instead Thus

Ex: An American immigrant, Levi Strauss, invented blue jeans in the 1860s; eventually, his product clothed working men throughout the West.

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