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Pilita Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Where should I put comma in this sentence?
0 I have a hard time with this long sentence,are the commas in the right place? 02 br
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00 The majority of Latinos are hard working people and will sell roses, oranges, and strawberries in the streets before they go out begging for money and food like many homeless people. 02 br
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00 Moreover, most people have the misconception that poverty, hunger, and misery is exclusively for Latinos. In contrast, many of these day-to-day issues are equally affecting other minority ethnic communities such as Asian, and African-American. 0-
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00 The majority of Latinos are hard working people and will sell roses, oranges, and strawberries in the streets before they go out begging for money and food like many homeless people. 02 br
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00 Moreover, most people have the misconception that poverty, hunger, and misery is exclusively for Latinos. In contrast, many of these day-to-day issues are equally affecting other minority ethnic communities such as Asian, and African-American. 0-
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0 Hi, 02 br 00 Very good, except don't put a comma after 'oranges'. 02 br 00 Clive 0-
- 0 Hi, 02 br 00 Very good, except don't put a comma after 'oranges'.
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0 Hi, 02 br
00 Very good, except don't put a comma after 'oranges'. 02 br
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00 Very good, except don't put a comma after 'oranges'. 02 br
00 Clive 0-
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0 The majority of Latinos are hard working people and will sell roses, oranges[,] and strawberries in the streets before they go out begging for money and food like many homeless people. 02 br
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00 Moreover, most people have the misconception that poverty, hunger[, ]and misery ARE exclusively for Latinos. In contrast, many of these day-to-day issues are equally affecting ot
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00 Moreover, most people have the misconception that poverty, hunger[, ]and misery ARE exclusively for Latinos. In contrast, many of these day-to-day issues are equally affecting ot
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0 Thanks, Temico. I forgot about Pilita's second sentence. 02 br
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1. Mr. Jones, who teaches History, tried out for the Olympic trials.
2. Each girl, who plays soccer, needs to meet with Ms. Kaplan at break.
3. We have a history test I think, on next Tuesday.
4. Because we are not going to be in class next Monday, we don't have any homework.
5. I have to drive to New York for the marathon.
6. I don't want to run
2. Each girl, who plays soccer, needs to meet with Ms. Kaplan at break.
3. We have a history test I think, on next Tuesday.
4. Because we are not going to be in class next Monday, we don't have any homework.
5. I have to drive to New York for the marathon.
6. I don't want to run
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Hi,
The way this is punctuated suggests to me that Mr. Jones who teaches Chemistry wasn't as athletically successful as Mr. Jones who teaches History.
Best wishes, Clive
The way this is punctuated suggests to me that Mr. Jones who teaches Chemistry wasn't as athletically successful as Mr. Jones who teaches History.
Best wishes, Clive
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1. I don't want to go to the dance, however; my mother is making me go.
2. The playwright handles her material quite well I must admit, however; that her play is too short to be full performance.
3. If you are planning to spend your vacation at home let me know; if your plans are not set, do you want to go to the beach with me?
4. There are many advantages to studyi
2. The playwright handles her material quite well I must admit, however; that her play is too short to be full performance.
3. If you are planning to spend your vacation at home let me know; if your plans are not set, do you want to go to the beach with me?
4. There are many advantages to studyi
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Here's my opinion:
1. Mr. Jones, who teaches History, tried out for the Olympic trials.
2. Each girl who plays soccer needs to meet with Ms. Kaplan at break.
3. We have a history test, I think, on next Tuesday.
4. Because we are not going to be in class next Monday, we don't have any homework.
5. I have to drive to New York for the marathon.
1. Mr. Jones, who teaches History, tried out for the Olympic trials.
2. Each girl who plays soccer needs to meet with Ms. Kaplan at break.
3. We have a history test, I think, on next Tuesday.
4. Because we are not going to be in class next Monday, we don't have any homework.
5. I have to drive to New York for the marathon.
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