NCO Primary Leadership Subjects
The Comma, Continued
Rules
Use a comma...
Example
after introductory subordinate
When you hear all the facts, you
(dependent) clauses.
will change your mind.
Since the course had already begun,
Note: A subordinate clause cannot stand
we postponed the schedule change.
alone as a fill sentence and functions as a
noun, adjective, or adverb within a
Having eaten, he wanted to sleep.
sentence.
with transitional words and phrases such
The task, however, is not a difficult
as:
one.
however.
for example.
Besides, we want to learn more
that is.
moreover.
about your plans.
namely.
consequently.
therefore.
on the other hand
Use the AT-4 to destroy enemy
armor, e.g. , a BMP- 2 infantry
besides.
e.g.
(for
fighting vehicle.
example).
i.e. (that is).
to set off statements following he said,
He said,, "We will advance on this
she replied, they answered, and I asked.
line." I asked, "Will the supporting
artillery fire be lifted in time?"
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