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The Comma Part 5: The Subordinate Clause Explained

“Sub” is a Latin prefix meaning “beneath.” A subordinate is an individual who is lower in rank than someone else. A sub...

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The Comma Part 4: The Semicolon and Colon Explained

One technique for fixing a comma splice is to take the simple step of exchanging the comma for a period or a semicolon...

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The Comma Part 3: Coordinate Conjunctions Explained

In my last blog, I wrote about the comma splice and the three possible corrections writers can apply. But it’s worth...

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The Comma Part 2: What's a Comma Splice?

In my last blog, I wrote about the two main functions of commas. First, they show readers where to pause and take a...