Anonymous  +  584234 Thu, 06 Nov 08 01:09 AM Hi, 1. I think both of these show the use of a  comma due to the existence of another element. If there were no element like that present, commas would not been necessary. Am I right? (Did I make the subjunctive right by pluralizing the verb 'was'??) We are looking at sentences, as well as phrases, that are ten words or less. 2. Does the underlined part modify the words 'reports' and 'business letters' and is it an essential element for theml like for 'texts'? We are looking at writings that appear in reports, business letters, adn other texts written in complete sentences. 3. Does this sentence correct? Is the word 'surfaced' an intransitive verb here? A similar form (as far as I can tell) was told to me as intransitive. That being this: The photo was hung on the wall.  Nothing constructive (or no constructive suggestion) was surfaced at our last meeting. Anonymous Verbs, Commas, Subjunctives, Business Letters

	Philip  +  584241 Thu, 06 Nov 08 01:34 AM 1.  Correct use of comma.  [Actually, we don't really 'pluralize' the verb to form the subjunctive -- it just looks like the plural. 2. I would say that it modifies texts only.  If you want it to modify all, use something like texts, all written... 3.  'surfaced' is the form you want. Philip Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005 Veteran Member 8,733 At reise er at leve! - H. C. Andersen Verbs, Plurals, Commas, Subjunctives