Help with Comma Usage
I like dogs, and if you like dogs, I like you too.
I like dogs, and, if you like dogs, I like you too.
Which one's correct ?
Good evening.
"I like dogs, and if you like dogs, I like you too."
Would be correct.
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Gloria
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Use of comma (But later, ...)
Are my commas used correctly??
But later, I realized the passion I held for basketball, and began to dream of playing for high school, college and in the NBA. Of course the dream was crushed soon enough, but
my commitment and dedication allowed me to become a starter as well as the captain on the varsity team in high school, which I had longed for since elementary school. Basketball has taught me the importance of passion, effort and dedication, which I know will assist me throughout my life in the future.
Later on, I realized the passion I held for basketball and began to dream of playing for high school, college, and in the NBA.
Of course, the dream was crushed soon enough; however, my commitment and dedication allowed me to become a starter as well as the captain on the varsity team in high school, which I had longed for since elementary school.
Basketball has taught me the importance of passion, effort, and dedication, which I know will assist me throughout my life in the future.
Made a few corrections and I feel the sentences are good to go now!
thank you!
Comma placed correctly?
Is the comma placed correctly here?
My dream of exploring languages and my want to preserve it cannot be achieved here, in Nepal where Linguistics is not offered at any university.
Should it be after Nepal?
Also, should there be a colon or semi colon?
Well, I know that the time is now: It is right. It is mine.
Thank you very much in advance. :)
My dream of exploring languages in college cannot be achieved here in Nepal, where linguistics is not offered as a university degree major.
A colon indicates a list follows or a clarification/specification of the idea. Almost always, the clause after the colon is subordinate.
Some examples:
1) Raising my hand in class, I felt isolated from my peers: a group of piranhas.
2) Groceries I want you to buy:
- celery
- lettuce
- tomatoes
A semicolon indicates a separate sentence with a related idea. Semicolons are used sparingly today.
I picked up some groceries at the store; I selected mostly the brands that you like.
Well, I know that the time is now. It is right. It is mine.
Well, I know that the time is now; it is right. It is mine.
I used the semicolon, b/c it is an independent clause that doesn't summarize or explain what you said.
It says the same thing in slightly different words.
A clearer example:
Well, I know that the time is now; accordingly, it is right. It is mine.
Examples using a colon:
- The time: now, right, and mine.
- Time is like a car without brakes: it cannot be stopped.
I think i will just stick with the period. :)
But the examples are really helpful.
Thanks again. You are amazing.