| A | B |
| Series of adjectives | He is tall, dark, and handsome. |
| Compound Sentence | Please turn in your homework, and then read the following chapter. |
| Complex Sentence | While you were sleeping, thieves broke into your home. |
| Series/Listing | I love shopping at JCPenney, Target, and Walmart. |
| Date | Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1942. |
| Interruption | Dan, as you might know, was the reason they won the game. |
| Appositive | A landmark of Greece, the Parthenon, is found on the Acropolis. |
| Introductory Phrase | Although untrue, many myths are based on historical events. |
| Enclosing Information | Sheila Johnson, R.N., works at the hospital. |
| Direct Address | Yes, Sally, please get that for me. |
| Dialogue | "Get away from me," she shouted at the monster. |
| After a transition word | In conclusion, it is not safe to drive without a seatbelt. |
| In an address | He lives on 1212 Oak Street, Springfield, IN., 12345 |
| After a prepositional phrase | Under the bridge, the theives hid their loot. |
| After an interjection | Wow, you look great today! |