{"id":533,"date":"2018-03-07T09:27:02","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T09:27:02","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-18T15:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T15:07:18","slug":"punctuation-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawteacher.net\/law-help\/essay\/punctuation-essay.php","title":{"rendered":"Using Punctuation Correctly In Your Law Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Using Punctuation Correctly In Your Law Essay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punctuation helps to keep your writing flowing smoothly and makes it more understandable to the reader.<\/p>\n

The most common errors students make relate to commas, colons and semi colons.<\/p>\n

Commas<\/h2>\n

I often see work that either entirely omits the use of commas or litters them right the way through the text at every pause or break in the flow of writing. The hard and fast rule is that you DON\u2019T use a comma unless to omit it would change the meaning of the text.<\/p>\n

Read through the examples for more guidance.<\/p>\n

To avoid confusion, use commas to separate words and word groups with a series of three or more.<\/p>\n

For example, my \u00a310,000,000 estate is to be split among my husband, daughter, son, and nephew. If you omit the comma after \u201cson\u201d, this would indicate that the son and nephew would have to split one-third of the estate.<\/p>\n

Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the word \u201cand\u201d can be inserted between them.<\/p>\n

For example, \u201cHe is a strong, healthy man.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s another example: \u201cWe stayed at an expensive summer resort.\u201d You would not say expensive and summer resort so no comma is necessary.<\/p>\n

Use a comma when an \u201cly\u201d adjective is used with other adjectives.<\/p>\n

NOTE: To test if a \u201cly\u201d word is an adjective, see if it can be used alone with the noun. If it can, use the comma. \u201cFelix was a lonely, young boy.\u201d \u2013 lonely can be used with boy so it is adjective and therefore a comma should be used. \u201cI get headaches in brightly lit rooms\u201d \u2013 brightly is not an adjective because it cannot be used alone with rooms; therefore, no comma is used between brightly and lit.<\/em><\/p>\n

Use commas before or surrounding the name or title of a person directly addressed. \u201cWill you, Shirley, do that assignment for me?\u201d \u201cYes, Doctor, I will.\u201d<\/p>\n

Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year. For example, \u201cKathleen met her husband on December 5, 2003, in Mill Valley, California.\u201d<\/p>\n

BUT<\/strong><\/u><\/h4>\n
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  • If any part of the date is omitted, leave out the comma. For example, \u201cThey met in December 2003 in Mill Valley.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Use a comma to separate the city from the county or state and after the state. Some businesses no longer use the comma after the state. For example, I lived in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire, for 20 years. OR I lived in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire for 20 years.<\/li>\n
  • Use commas to surround degrees or titles with names. For example \u201cJennifer Wiss, LL.B, knew Sam Sunny, Jr.\u201d NOTE: Sometimes people having names with Jr. attached do not use a comma before the Jr. If they do not use the comma, then you should not.<\/li>\n
  • Use commas to set off expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. For example, \u201cI am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this\u201d.<\/li>\n
  • When starting a sentence with a weak clause, use a comma after it. Conversely, do not use a comma when the sentence starts with a strong clause followed by a weak clause. For example, \u201cIf you are not sure about this, let me know now.\u201d \u201cLet me know now if you are not sure about this.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Use a comma after phrases of more than three words that begin a sentence. For example, \u201cTo apply for this job, you must have previous experience.\u201d \u201cOn February 14 many couples give each other chocolates or flowers.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • If something or someone is sufficiently identified, the description following it is considered nonessential and should be surrounded by commas. For example, \u201cFreddy, who has a limp, was in an auto accident.\u201d \u2013 Freddy is named so the description is not essential. \u201cThe boy who has a limp was in an auto accident.\u201d \u2013 We do not know which boy is being referred to without further description; therefore, no commas are used.<\/li>\n
  • Use a comma to separate two strong clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, or, but, for, nor. You can omit the comma if the clauses are both short. For example, \u201cI have painted the entire house, but he is still working on sanding the doors.\u201d \u201cI paint and he writes.\u201d \u2013 this is short and does not need a comma.<\/li>\n
  • Use the comma to separate two sentences if it will help avoid confusion. For example, \u201cI chose the colors red and green, and blue was his first choice.\u201d \u2013 without the comma, it could be that green and blue were his first choice, or it could be that I chose red and green.<\/li>\n
  • A comma splice is an error caused by joining two strong clauses with only a comma instead of separating the clauses with a conjunction, a semicolon, or a period. A comma splice creates what is known as a run-on sentence. So for example, incorrect \u2013 \u201cTime flies when we are having fun, we are always having fun.\u201d (Comma splice) Correct \u2013 \u201cTime flies when we are having fun and we are always having fun.\u201d Also correct \u2013 \u201cTime flies when we are having fun; we are always having fun.\u201d Also correct \u2013 \u201cTime flies when we are having fun. We are always having fun.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • If the subject does not appear in front of the second verb, do not use a comma. For example, \u201cHe thought quickly when asked that difficult question but still did not answer correctly.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • If the sentance read \u201che thought quickly when asked that difficult question, but he still did not answer correctly\u201d, a comma would be appropriate.<\/li>\n
  • Use commas to introduce or interrupt direct quotations shorter than three lines. For example, He actually said, \u201cI do not care.\u201d \u201cWhy,\u201d I asked, \u201cdo you always forget to do it?\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Use a comma to separate a statement from a question. For example, \u201cI can go, can\u2019t I?\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Use a comma to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. For example, \u201cThat is my money, not yours.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Use a comma when beginning sentences with introductory words such as well, now, or yes. For example, \u201cYes, I do need that report.\u201d \u201cWell, I never thought I\u2019d live to see the day\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Colons and Semi-Colons<\/h2>\n

    Good writing in English will usually make use of the colon and the semi-colon.<\/p>\n

    Unfortunately, many students fail to use these correctly. Although these look similar and have similar names, their functions are completely different.<\/p>\n

    The colon<\/h2>\n

    A colon consists of two dots, one above the other:<\/p>\n

    The colon is often used to introduce a list of items. For example:<\/p>\n

    The animal enclosure contains four interesting species: crocodiles, gorillas, tigers, and lions. This sentence contains a list of four animals. The first part of the sentence tells you that there will be four animals; then the colon tells you \u201chere are the four animals\u201d. You can also use a colon to introduce an explanation or a definition of something. For instance:<\/p>\n

    \n

    I\u2019ll give you the definition of boredom: watching soap operas on a Friday evening!<\/p>\n

    \u201cGiraffe: a large fleet African ruminant mammal.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    The semi-colon<\/h2>\n

    A semi-colon consists of a comma with a dot above it:<\/p>\n

    The semi-colon is often used to join together two independent clauses \u2014 in other words, it joins two clauses that could be sentences. For example:<\/p>\n

    Andy has white hair; Jessica has pink hair.<\/p>\n

    These two clauses could be separate sentences: \u201cAndy has white hair. Jessica has pink hair.\u201d However, when we use a semi-colon, we are usually suggesting that there is a relationship between the sentences, but we are not making that relationship clear. Usually, you can tell from the context what the relationship is.<\/p>\n

    In the example above, the relationship is probably one of contrast; we could also use \u201cbut\u201d to make this clear: \u201cAndy has white hair but Mary has pink hair.\u201d When we use a semi-colon, it is often because we want to make the reader think about the relationship for herself. This is useful in many situations, such as when writing cautiously, ironically, or humorously.<\/p>\n

    One more very common use of the semi-colon is to join two clauses using a transition such as however, therefore, on the other hand, etc. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • She drives a red car all week; in addition, she drives a lorry at the weekends.<\/li>\n
    • Muriel is a size 12; however, she wears size 14 jeans.<\/li>\n
    • You should always eat healthily; otherwise, you might get ill.<\/li>\n
    • Andrew does not eat red meat; therefore, it is necessary to serve him only white meat and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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