Knowing where commas go in our sentences needs a bit of legwork. Just like every other skill that we try to learn. Being able to mix the appropriate transition devices with proper punctuation enriches writing to a whole new level as well. Thanks for dropping by! Let’s now take a little journey towards understanding these …
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When is a comma necessary before “if?” A comma before “if” is necessary after an introductory remark at the beginning of a sentence. We also need a comma when “if” is used after a mid-sentence transition phrase, such as “for example” or “that is.” We also need to place a comma before “if” when it …
You’ve just received an email from your friend whom you haven’t seen for quite some time asking “What are you up to?” How should you respond? And, what exactly does the question mean? Would you say that you’re a little busy? Or, would you respond by saying “nothing much really?” If so, how do you …
How do we show our affection to another person through language? And, are words powerful enough to make third-party individuals feel good about us and themselves through a “forwarded message?” But of course! We do this all the time without even noticing it, such as when we “give our regards” to a person through a …
A teacher once asked, “What else could be more perplexing than the punctuation system?” One student answers, “Punctuation decision before words, which belong to multiple parts of speech.” The straight-A student cringed and thought, “You should’ve used that. Not which.” No matter which kind of student you used to be, or you still are, this …
There are too many other things to worry about in the world, so why even bother taking the time to learn the punctuation system, right? Before I start discussing the nuances behind commas, I’d like to stress the point that having good writing skills could move mountains. Not literally, of course, but writing is the …
Is putting a comma before “hence” always necessary? If so, how do we know whether the sentence structure requires it or not? And, is the comma decision even dependent on the structure of the sentence? Or can the writer also freely decide it? If these questions have been sitting at the back of your head, …
You are writing an email response to an ideal client whom you have just convinced to get on a call regarding the service you offer. But, as you type your closing remark, you suddenly get caught in the weeds on the expression “looking forward to talking to you.” You end up contemplating on whether to …
Who doesn’t love a good drink of water? Ask any health professional, and they’ll tell you all the benefits of drinking adequate amounts of water. Some experts will recommend drinking eight glasses a day, while some might go so far as to tell you that you should always have a bottle of water handy. And, …