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The comma creates a comma-splice-- a grammar error of two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon or a period.

heart racing and gasping for air as your body's autonomic nervous system tries to figure out why it isn't getting enough oxygen. -- This is a nonfinite (participial) clause acting as a sentence adverbial.There is no time for boyfriends; my career comes first.-- As it stood, this was a...

Here's my take on the first one. I couldn't see the original. 1. To succeed in today’s high-tech business world, you need highly developed communications skills. - There is one style rule that says not to hyphenate with words that end in -ly. 2. You especially need writing and grammar skills,...

I have a question regarding conjunctive adverbs. It seems that in every grammar book that I've hear looked at, it says to place a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb (e.g., He went to the store; however, he didn't buy anything.). However, I never see this actually used in essays, novels, ect....

Hi John, Not only is the comma not necessary aftr Fitzgerald's and Aristotles, it is incorrect to include it. It should be deleted. You can say only "Nick Carraway's" - it's clear you mean his home. I would say "At Gatsby's home" to be clear. It's possible the crying took place at Carraway's,...

Hello,Could anyone tell me if there are grammar errors within these statements? These are lines that I took out of my essay."For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's, The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby falls in love with Daisy."Is the comma after "Fitzgerald's" necessary?"When Gatsby invites Daisy to Nick...

I believe that the ghost that has appeared before me truly is my father’s spirit, and that everything it has said is true. The ghost did not flee before Horatio’s “cross,” rule over my people justly; just as my father did, and just as he expects me to do. Looks pretty good to me. You have a...

Hi, Is the following sentence correct in regards to the semicolon? (And grammar in general?) "Students tend to drop out of high school for many reasons, but one in particular has a tendency to stand out; constantly transferring to new high schools." No. What follows the semi-colon needs to be...

Is the following sentence correct in regards to the semicolon? (And grammar in general?)"Students tend to drop out of high school for many reasons, but one in particular has a tendency to stand out; constantly transferring to new high schools."

>What's a clause? I am not understanding what an independent clause is Both terms are here: Grammar Glossary http://englishplus.com/grammar/glossary.htm Also, see some of these threads: http://www.englishforums.com/search/comma+semicolon+independent+clause.htm