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Coordinate Commas
Understanding the coordinate comma rules means understanding terms like coordinate conjunction, compound sentence, compound predicate, run-on/fused sentence Continue reading
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Comma Splices Part 4
Once one understands the logic of when not to use a comma, practice is needed. Continue reading
Comma Splices Part 3
When three or more ideas are strung together and a comma splice occurs, try and simplify the sentences. Continue reading
Comma Splices Part 2
Comma splice errors happen easily. Knowing the options to correct them is the trick to improving. Continue reading
Comma Splices Part 1
Understanding commas rules is as much about understanding comma errors and understanding the basics of a sentence. Continue reading
Introduction to Comma Rules
Undestanding the sentence unit and the need not to disrupt it, helps focus when to use commas. Continue reading
Grammar Blogging: Is it Useful?
Grammar difficulties are many. So the more help available out on the web, the better. Continue reading