1. Objective To introduce the correct usage of proper grammar such as: using coma before conjunctions, setting of introductory words, phrases, and clauses with a coma, and use semicolon to connect conjunctive adverbs and traditional phrases.

2. COMMA Use comma before conjunctions. COMMA Set off introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma. Semicolon Clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs or traditional phrases 100 200 300 400 500

3. Everyone wants to take a part in the dance yet no one wants to set up for it. Use comma before conjunctions* * FANBOYS 100 Click for Correct Answer

4. Everyone wants to take a part in the dance, yet no one wants to set up for it. Correct answer

5. The ice storm caused many tree limbs to fall on power lines and many people were without electricity for days. Use comma before conjunctions* *FANBOYS 200 Click for Correct Answer

6. *FANBOYS Correct answer The ice storm caused many tree limbs to fall on power lines, and many people were without electricity for days.

7. Many companies are hiring chief information officers to oversee their information technology system for only a specialist can keep pace with the rapid changes in technology. Use comma before conjunctions* *FANBOYS 300 Click for Correct Answer

8. *FANBOYS Correct answer Many companies are hiring chief information officers to oversee their information technology system, for only a specialist can keep pace with the rapid changes in technology.

9. Few entrepreneurs can start a new business without borrowing so most of them ask a bank, a relative or a friend for necessary loan. Use comma before conjunctions* *FANBOYS 400 Click for Correct Answer

10. *FANBOYS Correct answer Few entrepreneurs can start a new business without borrowing, so most of them ask a bank, a relative, or a friend for necessary loan.

11. Look around for any evidence that might reveal the identity of the intruder and carefully place that evidence in a plastic bag so it can be examined closely at headquarters. Use comma before conjunctions* *FANBOYS 500 Click for Correct Answer

12. *FANBOYS Correct answer Look around for any evidence that might reveal the identity of the intruder, and carefully place that evidence in a plastic bag so it can be examined closely at headquarters.

13. Well I see you have completed the assignment. Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma. 100 Click for Correct Answer

14. Correct answer Well, I see you have completed the assignment.

15. Throughout his life Thomas Jefferson was a farmer. Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma. 200 Click for Correct Answer

16. Correct answer Throughout his life, Thomas Jefferson was a farmer.

17. As a matter of fact nationalism is a relatively modern concept. Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma. 300 Click for Correct Answer

18. Correct answer As a matter of fact, nationalism is a relatively modern concept.

19. As far as I am concerned we can take an early vacation this year. Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma. 400 Click for Correct Answer

20. Correct answer As far as I am concerned, we can take an early vacation this year.

21. In the old wedding ceremony brides promised to love, honor and obey their husbands. Set of introductory words, phrases, or clauses with a comma. 500 Click for Correct Answer

22. Correct answer In the old wedding ceremony, brides promised to love, honor and obey their husbands.

23. But however they choose to write, people are allowed to make their own decisions as a result, many people swear by their writing methods. Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related idea. * Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for example, however, otherwise, moreover etc… 100 Click for Correct Answer

24. Correct answer But however they choose to write, people are allowed to make their own decisions; as a result, many people swear by their writing methods.

25. Business is booming for example, Siemens have 10 orders since 4 o’clock. Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related idea. * Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for example, however, otherwise, moreover etc… 200 Click for Correct Answer

26. Correct answer Business is booming; for example, Siemens have 10 orders since 4 o’clock.

27. All college students should be given a Porsche for graduation after all, we've earned it! Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related idea. * Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for example, however, otherwise, moreover etc… 300 Click for Correct Answer

28. Correct answer All college students should be given a Porsche for graduation; after all, we've earned it!

29. Eliminating red meat from your diet is a good way to reduce cholesterol besides, it also saves the lives of animals. Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related idea. * Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for example, however, otherwise, moreover etc… 400 Click for Correct Answer

30. Correct answer Eliminating red meat from your diet is a good way to reduce cholesterol; besides, it also saves the lives of animals.

31. Dan has decided to be a vegetarian therefore, he chose the vegetable dish on the flight to India. Use semicolon to link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs* or traditional phrases* to connect closely related idea. * Conjunctive adverbs/traditional phrases- for example, however, otherwise, moreover etc… 500 Click for Correct Answer

32. Correct answer Dan has decided to be a vegetarian; therefore, he chose the vegetable dish on the flight to India.