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ACT Study Guide
1.English:
Comma rule 1: Seperates introductory words from the main part of the
sentence
2.Comma rule 2: Hug words that are nonessential
3.Comma rule 3: Separates 2 independent clauses w a fanboy word
between them Independent, (fanboys) independent 4.Comma rule 4: The adjective test: If you can say the word and between the adjectives, they need a comma
5.Semicolon rule 1: Separates two independent clauses with no fanboys
word 6.Semicolon rule 2: Thamo between two independent clauses 1 / 2
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needs to be hugged in a semicolon and comma independant; thamo, independant
7.THAMO: Therefore, however, also, moreover, otherwise
8.Common conjunctive adverbs:
Accordingly Likewise Afterwards Consequent ly Indeed Nonetheles s Similarly Still
9.Special THAMO words: Otherwise and so do not need a comma
when they follow a semicolon
10.Colon rule: Follows an independent clause and introduces an
example, expla- nation, short phrase, or list
11.Dash rule: Hug a major break or interruption in thought
12.Apostrophe rule 1: Indicates possession
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