Comma Rules SWABI and THAMO

Middle SWABIs rule

If the SWABI is in the middle, NO COMMA. Ex. Dave eats lots of bananas because he likes them.

FANBOYS

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Front SWABIs Rule

When a Swabi starts a sentence, place a comma between independent clauses. Ex: Because Dave likes bananas, he eats them as often as he can

Front THAMOs

When a THAMO falls in between two complete sentences, it should start after a period/semicolon and be followed by a comma. Example: "I want to go; however, I have homework to do first."

Use a Comma to connect Independent Clauses with FANBOYS

FANBOYS are used to combine two independent clauses into a single sentence (a compound sentence)

SWABIs

Subordinating conjunctions. The letters stand for "since," "while," "after," "before," and "if." If a SWABI begins a sentence, place a comma after the clause.

While I like salads, I don't want one every day. Sentence Type?

This is a COMPLEX SWABI sentence. DEP - IND

Quotations

Use a comma when introducing a quote. Example: "Ben Stein said, "Metaphors be with you."

Where does a comma go in a COMPLEX?

Use commas with complex sentences in which the dependent clause is at the beginning. Example: "Although I asked you not to interfere, I see that you couldn't resist."

THAMOs

therefore, however, also, meanwhile & moreover, & otherwise.

I like salads, but I love pizza. Sentence Type?

Compound (FANBOYS w/ a comma)

complex sentence

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

A Front SWABI creates...

a DEP clause (therefore a COMPLEX sentence)

Gigi likes sushi; her favorite is California Roll. Sentence Type?

Compound IND - IND with a semicolon which links 2 closely related IND clauses.

Keri will eat Sushi; however, it's not her favorite. Sentence Type?

Compound: IND IND linked by a THAMO ;however,