I'm starting to see a grammar indiscretion more and more. People put two independent clauses together with just a comma. For instance: The sun rose in the east, I got out of bed.
If you encounter that along your way, would you please correct it? Feel free to ridicule or threaten. What I find works best for me in seventh grade are oversized red slashes and a small demeaning statement like "You're going to want to reproduce someday. With grammar like this, I will personally intervene." Incidentally, when you have two independent clauses you can do one of three things: 1)add a comma and a conjunction 2)put a period and make two separate sentences 3)join the two clauses with a semi-colon. You're welcome.
4 comments:
Thanks for the lesson. I do believe that comma placement has always been the bane of my grammatical undertakings.
It never ceases to amazing me the lack of good grammar on FB. Drives me crazy! I may make some grammatical errors too, but I try really hard to be proper. :)Feel free to correct me if you feel the need.
This is one of my major pet peeves. I join with you in your eradication efforts.
This was a very timely post. I helped my husband edit an application letter, and this quick grammar refresher came in very handy. Thanks! :)
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