SAT Punctuation

Colons

After an independent clause to introduce a follow up statement. ( a definition , abrupt list) Ex: He wanted to visit 3 cities in england: London, Oxford, and Cambridge

Dashes

As a substitute for other punctuation Ex: She traveled the world- yet she was young.

Commas: Usage A

Before a conjunction (fanboys) and after a independent clause. Ex: I walked the dog, but it was very hot outside

Apostrophe: Usage B

Contractions to replace missing letters Ex: She doesn't know how to swim.

Commas: Usage D

On each side of an appositive a phrase that can be substituted for a noun EX: Justin Bieber, a controversial celebrity, came out with a new single.

Apostrophe: Usage A

Possesion of whatever comes before the apostrophe has ownership Ex: The gym's rules were strict.

Semicolons: Usage A

Seperate 2 Independent clauses Ex: The dog ate; then the dog licked the bowl clean.

Commas: Usage E

Surrounding interjections (of course, however, therefore) Ex: The student, of course, went to school.

Commas: Usage B

To seperate independent and dependent clause Ex: He went to soccer, because he was on a soccer team.

Commas: Usage C

To seperate items on a list EX: She is pretty, smart, and kind.