Comma conundrums & other punctuation perplexities Discussions (37)

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comma or no comma?

Something I've always questioned how I should punctuate:   A.  No no no no no no.  I went.....

Started by Laura E. Thornsberry

5 Jul 30, 2012
Reply by Andrea N. Martin, CRR, CCR, CSR

Comma rule for this?

I've searched the comma sections of Morson and Gregg and don't find anything on this subject. Here's an example:  Sergeant, you were assign…

Started by Joyce Davis

2 Feb 14, 2012
Reply by Joyce Davis

Question mark after quoted sentences that are part of overall question

    Q    Other than your statements, is there any other person that can say:  "Oh, yeah, my conversations were listened to"? or this where…

Started by Alice Clark

2 Jan 24, 2012
Reply by Alice Clark

Number vs. No.

I am seeing number and No. all over the place and I've researched it ad naseum and still don't have a good answer.   If the speaker says,…

Started by Audrey C. Eaton

10 Dec 31, 2011
Reply by Audrey C. Eaton

PUNCTUATION TEST

If anyone is interested in testing their punctuation prowess, I've created a fun little test. I've attached it here and will send the answe…

Started by Marla Sharp

5 Jun 6, 2011
Reply by mirnaly

comma before that you recall

Can someone please tell me a rule why or why not a comma belongs in the following sentences. Were you still having any low back symptoms o…

Started by allison

0 Nov 20, 2009

Ending questions with "or."

Just wondering what y'all are doing with the word "or" when it ends a question. I am working with one attorney in particular who ends MANY…

Started by Audrey Ricks

9 Nov 16, 2009
Reply by Audrey Ricks

GRAMMAR GIRL - QUICK & DIRTY TIPS

You can click on any of the links in Grammar Girl's feed below, but be sure you have pop-ups allowed in your browser. If you don't, the Gra…

Started by Marla Sharp

2 Nov 14, 2009
Reply by Janet

Semicolons

Ah, the delicateness of a semicolon, showing strength yet flexibility. Here are some great sites to help you decide: http://owl.english.pur

Started by Marla Sharp

7 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Susan Crivello

Is shortening the year common?

Hi all, Has anyone had to deal with someone shortening the year? Is this common? I was in a depo the other day and the witness kept referri…

Started by Jena Macato

10 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by Cynthia Dunbar

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