Comma Sense
I have comma trouble.
You, see, I, apparently, really, really, really, like commas.
I've found a couple of online pages that help with correct placement, but I thought I'd see see if any of you (of course the copywriter in the bunch is coming to mind, cough, cough, Lois.) have any tips on how to remember comma rules. Because I think they'd help with my other problem:
I. Really. Really. Like fragmented sentences. Have you noticed that?
While we're on the subject, let's talk semicolons; I'm already salivating in anticipation of our upcoming dialogue!
I am Ross.
You, see, I, apparently, really, really, really, like commas.
I've found a couple of online pages that help with correct placement, but I thought I'd see see if any of you (of course the copywriter in the bunch is coming to mind, cough, cough, Lois.) have any tips on how to remember comma rules. Because I think they'd help with my other problem:
I. Really. Really. Like fragmented sentences. Have you noticed that?
While we're on the subject, let's talk semicolons; I'm already salivating in anticipation of our upcoming dialogue!
I am Ross.
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8 Comments:
oh, dear, Lord, get, another, hobby!!! :}
Monday, March 24, 2008
Superman just gave his newsroom a workshop on commas! Give him a call...
Monday, March 24, 2008
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Monday, March 24, 2008
Or Superman could just start reading our blog and save me a step! What's up with the men in this family? Seriously. At least DadFriday represents!
Monday, March 24, 2008
My husband reads this blog. And doesn't Kellsters read this blog? Is J the only one who can't be bothered.
But back to commas.
I saw an email today to, let's say, Suzie Chapstick. The subject line read, "Hi, Suzie." Wow.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Comma and, comma or, comma but. That's a good rule of thumb. Always use a comma in a sentence where both halves could be a stand alone sentence.)
Monday, March 24, 2008
but not without an additional conjoiner (and/or/but). Otherwise use a semicolon. Commas are too weak to hold whole sentences together.
Commas change the meaning of things. Subtly, yes. But still.
Monday, March 24, 2008
You need to hang around here more, ibid. We need you.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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