English The Easy Way

Commas are used for in the following situations:

1. Commas are used with lists.
2. Commas are used with addresses, dates and Titles.
3. Commas are used with Independent and Dependent Clauses.
4. Commas are for interruptions in sentences.
5. Commas are used with nonessential clauses.
6. Commas are used for introductory clauses, phrases and word/s.

Vocabulary Word:

Verb

to defenestrate (third-person singular simple present defenestrates, present participle defenestrating, simple past and past participle defenestrated)

1. To eject or throw (someone or something) from a window.
   • "I defenestrated a clock to see if time flies"

     Lane Smith, quoted in "Who's News", Time for Kids, September 25, 1998

2. (computing, jocular, slang) To stop using the Windows operating system.
   • "...enable one-click uninstalls of unwanted OS and application features with a Defenestrate icon."

     Packet Rat: Judge Rat calls for a Microsoft defenestration, Government Computer News, July 23, 2001 [1]

   • "What's needed is defenestration -- throwing out the Windows mindset along with Microsoft's licenses and software"

     Murphy P. What Does Linux Cost? LinuxInsider, Februrary 12, 2004 [2]

   • "...defenestration is starting to be linked to the throwing out of Windows software."

     Braue D, Gray P, Colquhoun L, Douglas J-V. Leaders of the pack. MIS Australia, December 1, 2005 [3]

English Punctuation

• The Difference Between Clauses & Phrases
• Commas
• Commas with Lists
• Independent Clauses and Dependent/Subordinate Clause
• Comma Usage With Interruptive Expressions
• What Are Introductory Clauses & Phrases?
• Comma Usage &  Introductory Phrases
• Commas & Nonessential Clauses & Phrases
• Semi-Colon & Usage

Quote:

"Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good. "