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I . E L E M E N TA R Y R U L E S O F U S A G E 1
1. Form the possessive singular of nouns
b y a d d i n g ' s . 1
2. In a series of three or more terms with
a single conjunction, use a comma after
e a c h t e r m e x c e p t t h e l a s t . 2
3. Enclose parenthetic expressions
b e t w e e n c o m m a s . 2
4. Place a comma before a conjunction
introducing an independent clause. 5
5. Do not join independent clauses with
a c o m m a . 5
6. Do not break sentences in two. 7
7. Use a colon after an independent clause
to introduce a list of particulars, an
appositive, an amplification, or an
i l l u s t r a t i v e q u o t a t i o n . 7
8. Use a dash to set off an abrupt break
or interruption and to announce a long
a p p o s i t i v e o r s u m m a r y . 9
9. The number of the subject determines
t h e n u m b e r o f t h e v e r b . 9
10. Use the proper case of pronoun. 11