In Expressions^x, Commas^x, Negatives^x

Hi Ditch, Welcome to the forums. Yes, in the future, it would be better to ask only one type of question in a thread. If they are related, then of course they can be in the same post.

1. I understand that there is no rule against starting a sentence with a conjunction, but I am a little unclear on when it is best to do so. Which is of the following is correct, and why? A) I wanted to see the movie, but I didn’t have any money, but it was okay because my...

Memos show Clinton turmoil Question: I would have written ''Clinton's turmoil''. Why didn't the author use apostrophe? BY CRAIG GORDON AND TOM BRUNE | <email addresses removed by mod.> August 13, 2008 Question: Why is semicolon used instead of comma to separate...

"The Change of the Characteristics in the passage from The Hours " The passage from the novel The Hours by Michael Cunningham is intriguing. The passage illustrates the difference between the character's characteristics in different time settings: past and present. This difference is...

Anonymous wrote: Can someone please help pointing out the 'disputed usages' in the following sentences: 1) He was out at a meeting and couldn't be contacted all day. 2) His second plan is not as imaginative as his first but it is more credible. Thanks, Eva 1. He was out at...

There are several rules governing the use of commas, but there is also a lot freedom. Webster's Third New International Dictionary begins their article on commas with: Of all the marks of punctuation the comma offers the most difficulty in use and the widest range for individual choice. Though...

Hi, I've read on another thread that "me neither"and "me either" are not grammatically correct. I assume the objection would be that the phrase should be 'I, neither'. This certainly is not wrong, but it's very formal. 'Me, too' seems to me to be common enough and clear enough to be...