Correct use of commas
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Can someone kindly tell me if the following sentence in correctly punctuated?
"Unaware of what lay before me, I pushed on, determined to reach my target, neglecting Old Man Winter's warning to stay back."
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Alex
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Can someone kindly tell me if the following sentence in correctly punctuated?
"Unaware of what lay before me, I pushed on, determined to reach my target, neglecting Old Man Winter's warning to stay back."
Thanks!
Alex
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It seems to be. But unless you have a specific concern, proofreading is off topic.
– Jason Bassford
18 hours ago
I would omit the first comma, on the basis that it's non-essential and detracts from the effectiveness of the others.
– Hot Licks
15 hours ago
Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.
– Alex K
8 hours ago
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Can someone kindly tell me if the following sentence in correctly punctuated?
"Unaware of what lay before me, I pushed on, determined to reach my target, neglecting Old Man Winter's warning to stay back."
Thanks!
Alex
punctuation commas
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Can someone kindly tell me if the following sentence in correctly punctuated?
"Unaware of what lay before me, I pushed on, determined to reach my target, neglecting Old Man Winter's warning to stay back."
Thanks!
Alex
punctuation commas
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It seems to be. But unless you have a specific concern, proofreading is off topic.
– Jason Bassford
18 hours ago
I would omit the first comma, on the basis that it's non-essential and detracts from the effectiveness of the others.
– Hot Licks
15 hours ago
Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.
– Alex K
8 hours ago
add a comment |
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It seems to be. But unless you have a specific concern, proofreading is off topic.
– Jason Bassford
18 hours ago
I would omit the first comma, on the basis that it's non-essential and detracts from the effectiveness of the others.
– Hot Licks
15 hours ago
Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.
– Alex K
8 hours ago
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It seems to be. But unless you have a specific concern, proofreading is off topic.
– Jason Bassford
18 hours ago
It seems to be. But unless you have a specific concern, proofreading is off topic.
– Jason Bassford
18 hours ago
I would omit the first comma, on the basis that it's non-essential and detracts from the effectiveness of the others.
– Hot Licks
15 hours ago
I would omit the first comma, on the basis that it's non-essential and detracts from the effectiveness of the others.
– Hot Licks
15 hours ago
Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.
– Alex K
8 hours ago
Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.
– Alex K
8 hours ago
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It seems to be. But unless you have a specific concern, proofreading is off topic.
– Jason Bassford
18 hours ago
I would omit the first comma, on the basis that it's non-essential and detracts from the effectiveness of the others.
– Hot Licks
15 hours ago
Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.
– Alex K
8 hours ago