Common Comma Catastrophes
Aug 7th, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: GrammarHere are some common comma mistakes to avoid.
- Setting off the subject from the predicate.
- Adding only one comma of a pair.
- Not setting off non-essential clauses.
- Setting off essential clauses.
- Using a comma to join sentences.
- Not using a comma before an independent clause.
- Not using commas between items in a list or series.
- Not using commas to separate place names.
- Not inserting a comma after a date or year.
- Not setting off the noun of direct address.
Jennifer and I, went to the store.
The doctor, who was a gentleman left the room while I disrobed.
Doctor Who which is a long-running British T.V. series is undergoing a leadership change.
The house, on the corner of 14th and Main, is on fire.
We went to the store, I bought a cat and two cantaloupes.
The mayor doesn’t get along with the council and the county chairman is a jerk.
My favorite books are Wicked Rebecca and The Stranger.
I was born in Monkey’s Eyebrow Arizona.
On June 6, 1966 I got married.
John don’t forget to zip your pants.
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