This guide will help you become more comfortable using commas in everyday life. Commas are arguably the most underrated grammatical tool in writing. Let’s dive into the many ways in which “of course” can be used in relation to commas. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you! Is a comma necessary after …
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In this article, we will analyze when, if ever, it is grammatically correct to use a comma before country names. It can be tricky to introduce commas into a sentence following the appropriate sequence, especially in relation to addresses that include separate sections. Our goal is to help you discover the best way to include …
The hustles and bustles of everyday life are demanding enough to make us ignore some of the littlest things that actually matter. I’m referring to the speck-of-dust symbols in the world of writing, the commas. Let’s try to have a grasp of its appropriate usage before another minute sentence element, the Latin abbreviation “etc.” …
In this article, we will analyze whether or not it is appropriate to use a comma after “Congratulations”. A variety of common grammatical mistakes are made concerning this phrase; congratulatory phrases are probably the most misunderstood in regards to correct punctuation. Our goal is to help you discover the best way to include congratulatory phrases …
Most writers consider commas the quintessential grammatical tool to elevate sentence structuring. Unfortunately, commas are also one of the most difficult instruments to master, which is why we have put together this comprehensive guide. In this article, we’ll analyze whether or not it is appropriate to use a comma before ‘by’. Let’s get into it! …
A young non-native speaker of English just got hired in a multinational company as an intern. As she was reading her first email from her manager, she suddenly got caught up with a line that read “…please don’t forget to cc me…” Three hours later, she was still searching for relevant information about “cc,” and …
Gratitude is a large part of what makes us human. It’s something we’ve talked about before, but it’s also something that we will keep coming back to time and time again. After all, one of the first things we learn as children is how to say thank you. For instance, whenever someone would do something …
What do you think is the second most appalling question a writer ever gets apart from “Any plans on having a real job?” Actually, it is “Can you briefly tell me how the punctuation system works?” The punctuation system per se is far too complex to be explained in one sitting, let alone “briefly.” So, …
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 …