Ellipses are different from dashes, but they share enough that some clarification would be … [Read more...] about Ellipses (…) replace. Dashes (-, –, —) Connect.
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Commas Separate to Avoid Confusion
,Deep sigh! Commas are confusing, but they do have a reason (actually, several reasons) to … [Read more...] about Commas Separate to Avoid Confusion
Commas Separate to Avoid Confusion
,Deep sigh! Commas are confusing, but they do have a reason (actually, several reasons) to … [Read more...] about Commas Separate to Avoid Confusion
Semicolons Are Super-commas!
;A semicolon is a super-comma, a cross between a comma and a period. … [Read more...] about Semicolons Are Super-commas!
Verbs Have Tense Forms
Verb formsAn infinitive has no tense.It cannot serve as the primary verb of a clause, … [Read more...] about Verbs Have Tense Forms
How to Use the Slash
Forward slashThe forward slash is also called simply the “slash.”/Write out slash … [Read more...] about How to Use the Slash
Fragments Are Not Complete Sentences
It should express an understandable thought with a subject (doer) and a verb (action). Some verbs … [Read more...] about Fragments Are Not Complete Sentences
Misplaced Modifiers Confuse Word Order
Word order varies from one language to another. I have been told that in German, this order is … [Read more...] about Misplaced Modifiers Confuse Word Order
How Do Sentences Function?
A sentence has different functions.A declarative sentence makes a statement. It offers … [Read more...] about How Do Sentences Function?
