Scribd
Upload
42 views

Punctuation_Formulas

The document outlines various punctuation formulas and sentence structures, including definitions for terms like sentence connectors, left branches, and appositives. It provides examples of how to properly use semicolons, conjunctions, and commas in sentences. Additionally, it explains the use of correlative conjunctions and lists different types of sentence constructions.

Uploaded by

babyjfgh
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
42 views

Punctuation_Formulas

The document outlines various punctuation formulas and sentence structures, including definitions for terms like sentence connectors, left branches, and appositives. It provides examples of how to properly use semicolons, conjunctions, and commas in sentences. Additionally, it explains the use of correlative conjunctions and lists different types of sentence constructions.

Uploaded by

babyjfgh
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

PUNCTUATION FORMULAS

CODES:   S=sentence   SC=sentence  connector              LB=Left  branch  


    NP=Noun  phrase  =a  group  of  words  doing  the  work  of  a  
               For  example:    The  Principal  of  the  local  High  School          =    The  Principal  or  “he”  
APP=appositive  =a  word  or  group  of  words  that  further  explains  another  noun  or  pronoun  
                       For  example:    John,  my  neighbor,  is  a  major  in  the  army.        John  =  my  neighbor  
 
SENTENCE   therefore        =     for  this  reason   indeed                =      truly  
CONNECTORS:       nevertheless        =     in  spite  of  that;  even   however            =      but;    in  spite  of  that  
moreover          =   besides;  further   consequently            =      as  a  result  
 hence            =   as  a  result   on  the  other  hand  =  looking  at  the  other  side  
CORRELATIVES:   either…  or                                                          neither…  nor                        not  only…  but  
CONJUNCTIONS:   A  way  to  remember  conjunctions:               FOR          AND        NOR        BUT        OR        YET        SO  
  FANBOYS  

1 S; S We  went  to  the  beach;  we  used  sunscreen  


sentence  semicolon  sentence   History  repeats  itself;  when  will  we  ever  learn?  
Two  short  related  sentences  separated  by  a   Try  it;  you  will  like  it!  
semicolon.    
I  am  very  tired;  I  need  a  nap.  
2 S, conj. S We  are  going  to  the  park,  and  we  will  have  a  picnic  if  it  doesn’t  rain.  
sentence comma conjunction sentence A  wise  man  knows  every  day  is  a  “gift”,  so  appreciate  all  of  your  
loved  ones  and  blessings.  
Two short related sentences connected by a
conjunction, separated by a comma. The  ship  had  arrived  at  Pandora,  yet  the  journey  was  not  over.  

3 LB, S   After  the  hurricane  had  ended,  the  rainbow  bridged  the  clouds.  
left  branch  comma  sentence   Even  though  he  is  hungry,  he  does  not  want  to  have  a  snack.  
  Although  it  is  raining,  we  are  still  going  out  to  play.  
Left  branch  is  part  of  a  sentence  (the  left  side).  
Wondering  where  her  sister  was,  she  waited  for  a  phone  call.  
A  left  branch  begins  with  any  word  ending  in  
If  I  were  you,  I’d  wait  for  further  directions  from  the  Major.  
ING  or  because,  if,  when,  since,  in,  
although,  because,  ever  since,  even  though Because  Jake  is  commanding,  he  convinced  the  other  warriors.  
4 A, B, conj. C The  cat  ran,  jumped,  and  snoozed  this  morning.  
Any  group  of  words  in  a  series  or  list  (nouns,   Jim  loves  to  bike,  swim,  or  read  for  enjoyment.  
verbs,  or  adjectives).  Commas  must  come   Manuel  is  an  arrogant,  vain,  but  good-­‐‑natured  boy.  
before  the  conjunction.
Jake  was  a  marine,  paralyzed,  and  quick-­‐‑witted.  
Jake  looked  at  the  stars,  decided  he  wanted  to  be  an  astronomer,  and  
told  his  parents  about  his  plans.  
5 A, B, C Noun I  want  to  wear  a  colorful,  soft,  comfortable  outfit.  
adjective  comma  adj.  comma  adj.  noun   She  is  an  adorable,  sweet,  cuddly  baby.  
  Please  do  not  be  a  mean,  inconsiderate,  selfish  person.  
Describing  multiple  details  in  a  sentence,  
The  sun  is  a  bright,  hot,  distant  star.  
each  adjective  must  be  separated  by  a  comma.  
 

SEE OTHER SIDE


6 NP, APP, Mrs.  Jones,  our  next  door  neighbor,  baked  cookies  for  us.  
noun  or  noun  phrase   Mr.  O’Neill,  owner  of  the  company,  will  go  on  vacation  soon.  
comma  appositive  comma     He  is  playing  the  guitar,  my  favorite  instrument.  
An  appositive  clarifies  who  or  what  the  
noun  or  noun  phrase  is.  

7 S; SC, S It  is  snowing  outside;  nevertheless,  we  will  still  be  able  to  travel.  
sentence  semicolon  sentence   He  did  poorly  this  year;  thus,  he  will  have  to  go  to  summer  school.  
connector  comma   We  will  keep  going;  indeed,  we  will  show  the  greatest  courage.    
Use  the  semicolon  after  a  full  thought;  add  
a  sentence  connector  to  add  more  detail
8 Cor S, cor S   Either  John  will  pitch  again,  or  he  will  retire  from  baseball.  
correlative  sentence  comma  correlative   Neither  will  you  go  shopping,  nor  will  you  hang  out  at  the  mall.  
sentence     Not  only  is  he  handsome,  but  he  is  smart.  
You  must  use  the  corresponding:    
Either…  or          Neither…  nor          Not  only…  but

You might also like