By Punctuation, Clauses

Hi - Could somebody please help me with this problem with punctuation in the middle of a "that" clause and the rule for it. I punctuate in verbatim text. I cannot change the word to another one to fit a grammar rule. I need a rule to follow or give someone concerning the word "that"...

Hi, 55.) Which sentence in correctly punctuated? a.) In connection with the tax cut of last year, we are now studying, its impact on middle-income families. b.) Now is the time for all good men, and women to come to the aid of their country. c.) Although the impact on humans is not clear,...

Yes, Clarence: may...know and does...work. Both are finite, and a single clause or simple sentence cannot have two of them unless there is some sort of segregation (separation) of them by ( 1 ) coordination or ( 2 ) subordination or ( 3 ) punctuation:1-- Does the feature work, and may I know...

Mister Micawber wrote:#2 has one clause with two finite verbs unsegregated by a conjunction or appropriate punctuation. What is a finite verb? Are the two finite verbs 'know' and 'work'? I don't quite understand: "unsegregated by a conjunction or appropriate punctuation". Could you give an...

1) May I know if the auto-backup feature work for these PCs?2) May I know does the auto-backup feature work for these PCs? #1 has a main clause with a dependent clause introduced by the subordinating conjunction if.#2 has one clause with two finite verbs unsegregated by a conjunction or...

MrPedantic wrote: 5. Rhythm. Non-native speakers often bring a little of their native rhythm into English. The clauses may be not quite the right length; the pauses may sound mannered. 6. Grammatical regularity combined with inappropriate idioms. Grammar is the weakness of native speakers;...

Mister Micawber wrote:The comma is correct in your example sentence; non-restrictive clauses are preceded by a comma. The rest of your question is far too broad to deal with here, and I can only refer you to the many grammar sites on the internet-- for instance, THIS ONE. thanks sir.

The comma is correct in your example sentence; non-restrictive clauses are preceded by a comma. The rest of your question is far too broad to deal with here, and I can only refer you to the many grammar sites on the internet-- for instance, THIS ONE.

I wonder what is the importance of the puctuation in English grammar writing. FOR EXAMPLE : In non-defining relative clauses , A comma is put in front of which clause. There has been a decrease in deaths from motor vehicle crashes over recent years , which is partly due to improved safety...

(1) Will anyone be so kind as to help me analysis this sentence? 'He passed the test because he did all his assignments and studied hard.' is this : ( independent clause + dependent clause + independent clause ) = compound-complex Or : (indepdnent clause + dependent clause) = complex Am I...