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Lostandconfused Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Are commas needed in this sentence?

Is the following correct?

"I am taking english composition, this summer, at my local community college."

Is "this summer" a nonrestrictive element of the sentence? Are the commas correctly placed?

Thanks
  

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Hi, Welcome to the Forum. I prefer to think of it in terms of which part of the sentence you want to emphasize. Consider these three separate dialogues.

— Clive

  • Hi, Welcome to the Forum.
  • I prefer to think of it in terms of which part of the sentence you want to emphasize.
  • Consider these three separate dialogues.
  • 1.
  • Q: What subjects are you taking and where?
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Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

I prefer to think of it in terms of which part of the sentence you want to emphasize. Consider these three separate dialogues.

1. Q: What subjects are you taking and where?

A: "I am taking English composition, this summer, at my
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>I prefer to think of it in terms of which part of the sentence you want to emphasize.

Nice approach, CliveEmotion: smile
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