In Paragraphs^x, Plurals^x, Commas^x

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...

Bilsonx wrote: Ok well I fixed most of the basic stuff you said. Could you maybe tell me how i could fix the others? My first Wreck in my new car My friend Brandon and I was . After this close call I have learned to drive super careful in the snow and slow down when bigger size...

Hi, Where you have put semi-colons, I'd usually use commas. I have also suggested some other changes to your punctuation. My general advice is not to get into the habit of using semi-colons and colons. They can often make tyour meaning more obscure rather than more clear. You seem to have...

Your introductory paragraph should present the topics you intend to discuss, your reasons for selecting them, and (if possible) some kind of link to the title. November 8, 1989, it is not necessary to insert commas before and after the year in this context during the late 19 th century -...

You have problems with determiners, plurals, verb tenses, prepositions and general grammatical structure. I've corrected the first paragraph for you and highlighed problems in the second. In the second paragraph you have started inserting a space before commas, which is incorrect. The...

Your essay is very long, so I'm going to start with the first paragraph only: Recently, issues of how the Internet has made an impact on interpersonal relationships , have given cause for alarm. With the induction of the Internet , into people’s homes , the Internet is becoming the way people...

Hi, I've gone through the first paragraph for you and highlighted problems in the rest. Your main difficulty seems to be the use of singular/plural, verb tenses and knowing when you need a determiner. There are other errors as well though. Once again, NO CAPITAL LETTER AFTER COMMAS! Nicely...

Diamondrg wrote: Taken from a nationwide exam in Turkey. Do you think there is anything wrong with this sentence? I do. A comma is needed after the word "aim" and I have doubts about the use of "one of which" to refer to a singular countable noun "aim". What do you think? Can the...

Hi Azilah_sofea, Is this a school assignment? You tend to use commas where periods are needed, esp. in the "First I went to the kitchen" paragraph. Also, be careful about your sing/plural agreements. Hope that helps.

The (incomplete) Punctuation FAQ Hopefully this will grow in time, as other questions are asked and answered, and other people add to this. Hopefully (!) some kind moderator or adminstrator will mark this thread as sticky. INTRODUCTION In grammar, the rules are forged in a delicate...