grammar rules

When there are two independent clauses and a conjunction

Comma

When there is an independent clause followed by a dependent clause and a conjunction

No comma

When there is a dependent introductory phrase followed by an independent clause

Comma

Ex: while I worked, I blah blah independent clause.

What do you put when indicating two choices?

Ex: You have two choices -punctuation- this or that

Colon

You have two choices: this or that

What do you put after the introduction phrase “for example”

Comma

For example, blah blah

Can you start a sentence with “For example”?

Yes. Can also use it after semicolon. It is used after a complete thought is ended with punctuation.

Can you use “for example” in the middle of a sentence?

Yes

“I, for example, like food”

OR

“Whom do I have” or “who do I have”

Whom

Does “not this but that” require a comma?

Not unless the two are independent clauses

“I did not want cake but ice cream”

“I wanted to eat cake, but I ate ice cream”