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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Two punctuation questions
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1.Can we use a dash in an informal writing situation like this ?
To some of you -- please bring your usual writing instruments.
2 Can we omit a pair of comma after the phrases like the ones underlined?
Please look up my website/address/name, xxxxxxx, for additional information.
I think we usually don't use a pair commas for this,
Please look up the word "comma" in dictionary.
Our school motto "Let do our best" is good.
1.Can we use a dash in an informal writing situation like this ?
To some of you -- please bring your usual writing instruments.
2 Can we omit a pair of comma after the phrases like the ones underlined?
Please look up my website/address/name, xxxxxxx, for additional information.
I think we usually don't use a pair commas for this,
Please look up the word "comma" in dictionary.
Our school motto "Let do our best" is good.
Top answer
Can we use a dash in an informal writing situation like this ? -- You could, but it is not usual, I think. A colon would be fine.
- Can we use a dash in an informal writing situation like this ?
- -- You could, but it is not usual, I think.
- A colon would be fine.
- 2 Can we omit a pair of comma after the phrases like the ones underlined?
- -- You could in the second, but they are really needed in the first and third sentences.
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1.Can we use a dash in an informal writing situation like this ? -- You could, but it is not usual, I think. A colon would be fine.
2 Can we omit a pair of comma after the phrases like the ones underlined? -- You could in the second, but they are really needed in the first and third sentences.
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1.Can we use a dash in an informal writing situation like this ? -- You could, but it is not usual, I think. A colon would be fine.
2 Can we omit a pair of comma after the phrases like the ones underlined? -- You could in the second, but they are really needed in the first and third sentences.
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Thank you. Are you saying we can use a colon like this? Don't you think a dash in better? I think this is informal writing.
Folks, it's test time. Are you ready? I know some of you have studied hard for this test.
To some of you: Don't forget to bring your pens and pencils on the testing day.
See you there.
Folks, it's test time. Are you ready? I know some of you have studied hard for this test.
To some of you: Don't forget to bring your pens and pencils on the testing day.
See you there.
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