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Conquering the Comma!

What Is a Comma? A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader. Commas can make the sentence easier to understand.

Clauses and Phrases A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb that complement each other. A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject or a verb that complement each other.

Clause: contain a subject and verb. If they form complete thoughts, we call them independent clauses or sentences. If they form incomplete thoughts, we call them dependent, subordinate clauses, or fragments. Phrase: are word clusters lacking subject and verb combinations. Clauses and Phrases

Clause examples: 1) We collected the data. (Complete sentence with a subject and verb. This is an independent clause.) 2) While we collected the data (FRAGMENT as is even though it has a subject and verb. This is a dependent clause.) Phrase example: While collecting data (Also a fragment, but not even a subject and verb!), we ate our lunch. while we ate our lunch.

Sentence Structure: REVIEW: A Simple Sentence A complete sentence has two components: a subject and a verb. The subject and verb must form a complete thought to be considered a simple sentence.

COMMA RULE #1 ITEMS IN A SERIES Use commas to separate three or more items in a series. Example: 1. Cars, buses, and trucks clog city streets. (words) 2. Beside the fence, on the porch, or outside the back door is a good place for that potted plant. (phrases) 3. Call me before you leave town, while youre staying in Florida, and after you return home. (clauses)

COMMA RULE #1, CONT. ITEMS IN A SERIES Place commas in a sentence to divide items in a list. The commas will help the reader to avoid confusion.

COMMA RULE #1, CONT. ITEMS IN A SERIES Consider the difference in the following: A. Last month, Alex dated Mary Ann Lee and Kim. B. Last month, Alex dated Mary, Ann, Lee, and Kim. C. Last month, Alex dated Mary Ann, Lee, and Kim. D. Last month, Alex dated Mary, Ann Lee, and Kim. Q. Which do you think is Correct?

COMMA RULE #1, CONT. ITEMS IN A SERIES Commas should be placed in series of words, phrases, or clauses. Place commas in the following sentences: Martina brushed her hair put on her pajamas and went to bed. She fell asleep and dreamed that she was a princess she kissed a frog and she rescued her prince. Martina brushed her hair, put on her pajamas, and went to bed. She fell asleep and dreamed that she was a princess, she kissed a frog, and she rescued her prince.

COMMA RULE #1, CONT. ITEMS IN A SERIES PRACTICE 1. Copy the example, inserting the comma(s) where needed. The students at Del Webb Middle School took notes studied and learned to use commas correctly in sentences. 2. Create your own example sentence.____________________________________

COMMA RULE #1, CONT. ITEMS IN A SERIES Check your answer. The students at Del Webb Middle School took notes, studied, and learned to use commas correctly in sentences.

COMMA RULE #2 Introductory Words and Phrases Use a comma to show a pause after an introductory word or phrase. 1. Yes, we enjoyed your performance in the play. 2. No, you didnt sing off key. 3. Oh, it was so hot in the auditorium!

COMMA RULE #2, CONT. Introductory Words and Phrases Without the comma, the sentence may be interpreted incorrectly. For example: Go, get him doctors! Mrs. Brown yelled. Go get him, doctors! Mrs. Brown yelled. MATCH: The patient is hurt! The patient is running away!

COMMA RULE #2, CONT. Introductory Words and Phrases The comma after the introductory word or phrase indicates a pause. Consider the difference in the following: A. Last month Alex dated Mary, Ann Lee, and Kim. B. Last, month Alex dated Mary, Ann Lee, and Kim. C. Last month, Alex dated Mary, Ann Lee, and Kim. D. Last month Alex dated, Mary, Ann Lee, and Kim Q. Which do you think is Correct?

COMMA RULE #2, CONT. Introductory Words and Phrases Practice 1. Well Marna, you earned a B for paying attention in class, doing your homework, and studying hard. 2. Indeed it was me who was the V.I.P. last night. 3. Okay you can have ten more minutes of video game time.

COMMA RULE #2, CONT. Introductory Words and Phrases PRACTICE 1. Copy the example, inserting the comma(s) where needed. No you may not go to the movies because you are failing English. 2. Create your own example sentence.__________________________________

COMMA RULE #2, CONT. Introductory Words and Phrases Check your answer. No, you may not go to the movies because you are failing English.

Not a correct example How come? I got an A++ on the test last week. How come? I got an A++ on the test last week. Wow! That was such a good day! Wow! That was such a good day! Why? I will do my homework if you feed me. Why? I will do my homework if you feed me. Fine, I will do my homework if you feed me. Fine, I will do my homework if you feed me. Purdue University Writing Lab

COMMA RULE #3 Prepositional Phrases at the beginning of a sentence. Use a comma after two or more prepositional phrases at the beginning of a sentence. For a number of years, she served as director of the National Youth Administration's Division of Negro Affairs. *For a number and of years

COMMA RULE #3, CONT. Prepositional Phrases at the beginning of a sentence. What is a preposition? o A word that relates a noun or a pronoun to some other word in the sentence. o Examplesabove, under, into, behind, around, inside, over, ahead, below, across, beside, out, in, through, What is a prepositional phrase? A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Examplesthrough the house, into the barn, under the couch, over the hedge, in the cave, inside the toilet, behind the television

COMMA RULE #3, CONT. Prepositional Phrases at the beginning of a sentence. Put one comma after the two prepositional phrases at the beginning of a sentence. Decide which is correct. A. In the house, under the couch I found my phone. B. In the house under the couch, I found my phone. C. In the house, under the couch, I found my phone. D. In the house under the couch I found my phone.

Also, use a comma to set off a single long prepositional phrase at the beginning of a sentence. For example: Beneath a dozen fluttering red and blue banners, he made his campaign speech. You need not set off a single short prepositional phrase, but its not wrong to do so. For example: In 1998 Frank Jordan ran for mayor. In 1998, Frank Jordan ran for mayor. COMMA RULE #3, CONT. Prepositional Phrases at the beginning of a sentence.

Practice: 1. With hope of winning the tournament our soccer team practiced hard. 2. In the fall of 1998 Frank Jordan ran for mayor. 3. Under tons of tiny rocks and pebbles she found her diamond ring. 4. At four oclock we will leave for the doctors. COMMA RULE #3, CONT. Prepositional Phrases at the beginning of a sentence.

PRACTICE Copy the example, inserting the comma(s) where needed. In the bathroom behind the toilet is the toilet brush. 2. Create your own example sentence._______________________________________ Purdue University Writing Lab COMMA RULE #3, CONT. Prepositional Phrases at the beginning of a sentence.

COMMA RULE #4 Interrupters, a.k.a. Appositives Use commas to set off words that interrupt the flow of thought in a sentence. Use commas to set off appositives in a sentence. The students, who did well on the comma assessment, got a treat in class!

Sentence Structure: Appositives An appositive is a noun or phrase that identifies the person or thing it follows. Use commas to set off MOST appositives. Do not use commas to set off a short appositive, such as one name. This is my friend Kara. (Introducing Kara) This is my friend, Kara. (Talking to Kara) COMMA RULE #4, CONT. Interrupters, a.k.a. Appositives

My brother, the biggest nerd I know, plans to throw a party! Juanita, who is only five feet tall, is a fine gymnast. My brother Carl, whom I think you know, is sixteen today. He must, of course, pay his fine. He will, however, serve his time. We have, therefore, been vindicated. The game, as you remember, was a tie. A new method of scoring, we decided, was necessary. S appositive V

COMMA RULE #4, CONT. Interrupters, a.k.a. Appositives Do not set off essential clauses!!! Essential clauses are necessary to the meaning of the sentence. Example: The house that has green shutters is at the corner of Elm and Maple. vs. My house, which has green shutters, is at the corner of Elm and Maple. ESSENTIAL?NONESSENTIAL?

COMMA RULE #4, CONT. Interrupters, a.k.a. Appositives PRACTICE Copy the examples, inserting the comma(s) where needed. Taking notes I believe helps you study for tests. The man with the red hat was very funny. (essential) Jerry, who has a red hat, was very funny.(Not essential) 2. Create your own example sentence.________________________________________

COMMA RULE #5 Names in Direct Address Use commas to set off nouns in direct address. A noun in direct address is the name or title of a person being spoken to. Example: Mrs. Barnhart, I love learning grammar! I want to learn more about commas, Tracy, so I can be the best writer!

COMMA RULE #5, CONT. Names in Direct Address Direct addresses may come at the beginning, the middle, or the end of a sentence. Madam, your package has arrived. We are ready, Mrs. Wright, to deliver it. Do you want us to attack, Coronel?

COMMA RULE #5, CONT. Names in Direct Address Where do the commas go in the following sentences? Claire have you ever traveled on a ship? I have traveled to Alaska Mr. Hess on a cruise ship. Are you ready to eat Bryan?

Which ones are correct? A. Mrs. Brown you are the greatest teacher ever! B. Mrs. Brown, you are the greatest teacher ever! C. You are the greatest teacher ever, Mrs. Brown! D. You are the greatest teacher ever Mrs. Brown ! E. You are, Mrs. Brown the greatest teacher ever! F. You are Mrs. Brown, the greatest teacher ever! G. You are, Mrs. Brown, the greatest teacher ever! Purdue University Writing Lab COMMA RULE #5, CONT. Names in Direct Address

PRACTICE Copy the examples, inserting the comma(s) where needed. Excuse me Mister where is West Elm Street? Did you enjoy your trip down the Ohio River Dale? 2. Create your own example sentence._______________________________________

HOMEWORK EXERCISES PAGE 491 Writers Choice Text Book Page 491-Review rules 1-5 Page 492-Exercises 2 & 3 Follow directions completely.

Use your Comma Rule Guide to insert commas in the following sentences. Be sure to use the comma insert proofreading symbol. Write the rule number that explains why the comma is needed in front of each of the sentences. 1. 4 Most people, naturally, would love to see Bigfoot. 2. 5 Well done, my lad, said the captain. 3._____No one I think has sighted a Bigfoot on a subway train. 4._____Beth Laural and Heather wrote a report on Lock Ness. 5._____ As a matter of fact I was about to do my homework. 6._____No one knows if Bigfoot is a man a myth or a monster. 7._____This fish it was thought had been extinct for 70 million years. 8._____In the Amazon I read somewhere there is a bird whose chicks have claws on its wings. 9._____On the first Saturday in June the pool will open. Comma Rules 1-5: 1. Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series. 2. Use a comma to show a pause after an introductory word or phrase. 3. Use a comma after two or more prepositional phrases at the beginning of a sentence. 4. Use a comma to set off words that interrupt the flow of thought in a sentence. 5. Use a comma or commas to set off names in direct address. Homework: Worksheet practice-QUIZ TOMORROW

COMMA RULE #6 Compound Sentences Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two simple sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Steve opened the door, and the dog ran out.

COMMA RULE #6, CONT. Compound Sentences Coordinating Conjunctions For And Nor But Or Yet So Hey! That spells FANBOYS!!!

Sentence Structure: Compound Sentence A sentence that contains two simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction is called a compound sentence. A coordinating conjunction joins words, phrases, and clauses together in a sentence. Conjunctions for and nor but or yet so FAN BOYS

COMMA RULE #6, CONT. Compound Sentences Find the coordinating conjunctions in the following sentences: The theater rehearsed in the morning, and they performed the play in the afternoon. You can take the elevator, or you can walk up the stairs to the third floor. I could take the train downtown, yet I will still be late for the presentation. You may arrive early to the performance, but you will still have to wait outside.

COMMA RULE #6, CONT. Compound Sentences A common mistake: This morning Maria planted vegetables and, this afternoon she planted fruit trees. This morning Maria planted vegetables, and this afternoon she planted fruit trees.

COMMA RULE #6, CONT. Compound Sentences Add commas where needed in the following sentences: 1. Julia read the book but Alex saw the movie. 2. The baby whined and cried so his mother comforted him. 3. My coach helps me during the week and my mother works with me over the weekend. 4. I thought the test was easy yet I still did poorly.

COMMA RULE #6, CONT. Compound Sentences PRACTICE 1. Copy the examples, inserting the comma(s) where needed. The boys played football and the girls cheered on the sideline. The weather man said it would rain today so I brought my umbrella with me. 2. Create your own example sentence._______________________________________

A Common Comma Error: The Comma Splice A comma splice is an error in which two sentences are joined by a comma. No conjunction is written!!! We had a nice time, I hope we can meet again soon. S V The Internet has revolutionized the business world, S V online sales have increased dramatically this year. S V

To Correct a Comma Splice 1. Insert a conjunction between the two sentences. 2. -Or- start a new sentence. 3. -Or- insert a semi-colon between the two sentences. We had a nice time, and I hope we can meet again soon. We had a nice time. I hope we can meet again soon. We had a nice time; I hope we can meet again soon.

COMMA RULE #7 In Letters Use a comma after the salutation (greeting) of a friendly letter and after the closing of a friendly and a business letter Dear Ben, Your friend, Sincerely, Bethany Natalia Gomez

COMMA RULE #7, CONT. In Letters A common mistake: Dear, MorganYour, friend Dear Morgan,Your friend,

COMMA RULE #8 To Prevent Misreading Use a comma to prevent misreading. Instead of two five teachers made the trip. Instead of two, five teachers made the trip. In the field below the brook gurgled merrily. In the field below, the brook gurgled merrily.

COMMA RULE #8, CONT. To Prevent Misreading Where do you think the comma should go in the following sentences? 1.Until the week before Dads birthday shopping hadnt seemed like a priority. 2.To get through a tunnel must be built. 3.After the ribbon cutting ceremony was over the bridge was officially opened. 4. After washing and grooming the dog was ready for the show. 5. When violently angry elephants trumpet. 6. From inside the house appeared much smaller.

Rules 6-8 Homework Writers Choice Review rules p. 493 complete exercises 4 & 5 on p.494 Purdue University Writing Lab

Use your Comma Rule Guide to insert commas in the following sentences. Be sure to use the comma insert proofreading symbol. Write the rule number that explains why the comma is needed in front of each of the sentences. 1._____Dear Aunt Millie 2._____Instead of New York Boston was our choice. 3._____Hakeem weeded the garden and his mom picked the vegetables. 4._____Felipes first language is Spanish and Andre speaks French. 5._____Instead of twelve six players got new uniforMrs. Comma Rules 6-8: 6. Use a comma before a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) in a compound sentence. 7. Use a comma after the salutation of a friendly letter and after the closing of both a friendly letter and a business letter. 8. Use a comma to prevent misreading. Purdue University Writing Lab HOMEWORK

COMMA RULE #9 In Dates Use a comma before and after the year when it is used with both the month and the day. The ship struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, and sank early the next morning. Do not use a comma if only the month and the year or the month and the day are given. The ship sank in April 1912 on its first voyage. The ship sailed on April 14 in the morning.

COMMA RULE #9, CONT. In Dates Where do the commas belong in the following examples? 1.The Declaration of Independence was actually signed by the delegates in August 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2.Ryan reminded his cousins, My eleventh birthday party will be April 11 2002 at the skating rink. 3.Ona left Charleston, South Carolina, when she was ten, and she did not return until October 18 2002 in the evening.

COMMA RULE #9, CONT. In Dates Writers, even adults, usually forget to put the comma after the date in a sentence. Think about how you can remember to put the comma after the date if the sentence continues. Mrs. Brown changed the world when she was born on April 8, 1987, at 6:13 am.

COMMA RULE #9, CONT. In Dates Why do you think there are no commas if just the month and year are written? My brother David was born September 1975 in the middle of the night. What about if just the month and day are written? Why isnt there a comma here? My sister Lauren was born July 26 after our family summer picnic.

COMMA RULE #9, CONT. In Dates Dates actually can have four parts to them 1. The day of the week. 2. The month. 3. The number of the day on the calendar. 4. The year On Friday, March 9, 2012 A.D., there will be a giant test over comma rules.

COMMA RULE #9, CONT. In Dates Purdue University Writing Lab Another thought: There is no comma between the year and B.C. or the year and A.D. On Friday, March 9, 2012 A.D., there will be a giant test over comma rules.

COMMA RULE #9, CONT. In Dates Consider the differences in the following: On Friday, March 9, 2012 A.D., there will be a giant test over comma rules. There will be a giant test over comma rules on Friday, March 9, 2012 A.D. There will be a giant test over comma rules on a Friday on March 9, 2012 A.D. There will be a giant test over comma rules on a Friday in March 2012 A.D.

COMMA RULE #10 In Addresses, Cities, States, and Countries Use commas before and after the name of a state or country when it is used with the name of a city. In Las Vegas, Nevada, we DO NOT use a comma after the state if the state name is followed by a zip code. Las Vegas, Nevada 89052

COMMA RULE #10, CONT. In Addresses, Cities, States, and Countries The ship was sailing from Southampton, England, to New York City. You can write to Leeza at 15 College Court, Stanford, CA 94305. The cattle were herded along the Chisholm Trail from San Antonio, Texas, to Abilene, Kansas.

COMMA RULE #11 Abbreviated Titles Use a comma or a pair of commas to set off an abbreviated title (except Jr. and Sr.) or a degree following a persons name. Dr. Mitchell Bowers, DVM, wrote

COMMA RULE #11, CONT. Abbreviated Titles Michelle Nakumura, Ph.D., will be the graduation speaker. Latisha Davis, M.D., is our family physician.

COMMA RULE #12 When too means also Use a comma or a pair of commas to set off too when too means also. I want to shop at Macy's, too. I, too, want to shop at Macy's. I want to shop, too, while we're out. Do not use commas with too when to means excess. The prices at Macys were too high. I was too tired to shop at Macys

COMMA RULE #13 Commas with adjectives Use commas to separate adjectives that provide an equal description of a noun. THE TEST: Can you put and between the adjectives? Can they be described in reverse order? If so, use a comma. big blue house three hungry kittens a cranky, ungrateful man

Other Commas Key Item Commas Detail Use a comma or pair of commas to set off an abbreviated title or degree following a persons name. Ex. The first American woman to participate in a space mission was Sally Ride, Ph.D.

Semicolons and colons Key Item Semicolons in Compound Sentences Detail Used to join parts of a compound sentence when a conjunction such as and, but or or is not used. Remember that a compound sentence has two or more simple sentences that are joined by a conjunction. Ex. The night was clear ; the stars were bright.

Semicolons and colons Key Item Semicolons with Items in a Series Detail When there are commas within parts of a series, use a semicolon to separate the parts. Ex. John was from Ames, Iowa; Helen was from Las Vegas, Nevada; and Linda was from Rockford, Illinois.

Semicolons and colons Key Item Colons Detail Use a colon to introduce a list of items that ends a sentence. Use a phrase such as these, the following, or as follows before the list. Ex. A list of the greatest scientists in history usually begins with these names: Newton and Einstein. DO NOT use a colon immediately after a verb or a preposition.

Semicolons and colons Key Item Colons Detail Use a colon to separate the hour from the minute when you write the time of day. Use a colon after the salutation of a business letter. Ex. Dear Sir or Madam:

Quotation marks and italics Key Item Quotation Marks Rule 1 Detail Use quotation marks before and after a direct quotation. A direct quotation is a speakers exact words. Ex- These games are a challenge, Joe declared.

Quotation marks and italics Key Item Quotation Marks Rule 2 Detail Use quotation marks around each part of an interrupted quotation. Ex- Shannon, Anne asked, are these the pants you bought last week?

Quotation marks and italics Key Item Quotation Marks Rule 3 Detail Use a comma or commas to separate a phrase such as he said from the quotation itself. Place the comma outside opening quotation marks but inside closing quotation marks. Ex- John declared, These games are a challenge. Ex- These games, Joe declared, are a challenge.

Quotation marks and italics Key Item Quotation Marks Rule 4 Detail Place a period inside closing quotation marks. Mrs. Brown said, The Cleveland Browns are the best.

Quotation marks and italics Key Item Quotation Marks Rule 5 Detail Place a question mark or an exclamation mark inside the quotation mark when it is part of the quotation. Ex- Oh no ! Nina cried. Wheres my notebooks?

Quotation marks and italics Key Item Quotation Marks Rule 6 Detail Place a question mark or an exclamation mark outside the quotation mark when it is part of the entire sentence but not part of the quotation. Ex- Did Francis say, Buy me a Cleveland Browns jersey ?

Quotation marks and italics Quotation Marks for TitlesSCAPES SongMoves Like Jagger Chapter Summer Days, from Charlottes Web ArticleHands and Hearts PoemAnnabel Lee Essay/EpisodeAmericans All Story (short)Scouts Honor

Quotation marks and italics Italics for Titles BookStuart Little PlayThe Miracle Worker Magazine/newspaperTime Movie/Television SeriesJames and the Giant Peach CDWatch the Throne Epic PoemOdyssey PaintingAmerican Gothic ShipQueen Mary TrainTwentieth-Century Limited Airplane or SpacecraftColumbia

Quotation marks and italics Underlines for Titles**Underline when using handwriting to indicate words that should be in italics in printed material. BookStuart Little PlayThe Miracle Worker Magazine/newspaperTime Movie/Television SeriesJames and the Giant Peach CDWatch the Throne Epic PoemOdyssey PaintingAmerican Gothic ShipQueen Mary TrainTwentieth-Century Limited Airplane or SpacecraftColumbia

Quotation marks and italics An Indirect quotation is a restatement, in somewhat different words, of what someone said. DO NOT USE quotation marks to set off an indirect quotation. Ex-The manager announced that the store is closing.

Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses Key Item Hyphens Rule 1 Detail Use a hyphen to show the division of a word at the end of a line. Always divide a word between syllables. CorrectLad-derBe-tweenBe-low IncorrectLadd-erBet-weenBel-ow

Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses Key Item Hyphens Rule 2 Rule 3 Detail Use hyphens in certain compound words. Ex- self-madegreat-uncle great-grandmotherbrother-in-law Use hyphens in compound numbers from twenty-one through ninety-nine. Ex-sixty-five pianos Forty-two experiments

Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses Key Item Hyphens Rule 4 Detail Use hyphens in spelled-out fractions, such as one-third and four-fifths.

Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses Key Item Dashes Parentheses Detail Use dashes to show an abrupt break in thought. Ex.- The Big Dipper - if I can find it- is in the northern sky. Use parentheses to set off material that is loosely related to the rest of the sentence. Ex- Orion (a hunter in Greek mythology) is also the name of a famous constellation.

Apostrophes Key Item Apostrophes Rule 1 Detail Use an apostrophe to form the possessive of any noun, whether singular or plural. For a singular noun, add s even if the word ends in s. Ex. Anthonys backpack Jamess flashlight Boy + s= boys Sydney + s= Sydneys

Apostrophes Key Item Apostrophes Rule 2 Detail Use an apostrophe and an s to form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in -s Ex. womens Mices

Apostrophes Key Item Apostrophes Rule 3 Detail For a plural noun, add s. If the word ends in s, add only an apostrophe. Ex. Campers sleeping bag rangers warnings DO NOT use an apostrophe in a possessive pronoun. Ex. These skates are hers. Theirs are in the car.

Apostrophes Key Item Apostrophes In contractions Detail Use apostrophes in contractions to show where the letters have been left out. Ex. I am --- Im They have--- Theyve DO NOT confuse contractions with possessive pronouns, which do not contain apostrophes.

Writing Numbers Key Item Rule 1 Rule 2 Detail Spell out numbers that you can write in one or two words. Ex. Six, sixty-six Use numerals for numbers of more than two words. Ex. 330

Writing Numbers Key Item Rule 3 Rule 4 Detail Spell out any number that begins a sentence or reword the sentence so that it does not begin with a number. Ex. Fifty-Five thousand fans turned out for opening day. Write a very large number in numerals followed by the word million or billion Ex. In 1991 major league baseball attracted more than 56 million fans.

Writing Numbers Key Item Rule 5 Rule 6 Detail If related numbers appear in the same sentence, use all numerals even though you might spell out one of the numbers if it appeared alone. Ex. In 1953 the Dodgers won 105 games and lost 49. Spell out ordinal numbers (such as first, second, and third). Ex. Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the majors.

Writing Numbers Key Item Rule 7 Detail Use words to express the time of day unless you are writing the exact time with abbreviations. Ex. Todays baseball game began at two oclock.

Writing Numbers Key Item Rule 8 Detail Use numerals to express dates, house and street numbers, apartment and room numbers, page numbers, amounts of money of more than two words, and percentages. Ex. May 16, 1865 241 Kobe Bryant Lane Apartment 3G 50 Percent

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