January 7, 2025
Commas have many, MANY uses, from separating elements in a series to setting off introductory phrases to separating a speaker from their quotation to surrounding nonrestrictive clauses and so much more. But there are definitely some times when you should Read more…
September 4, 2024
If I had to use just one word to describe the most common mistake that writers make with commas, I’d say “overuse.” Sins of omission with commas are rare; sins of commission are plentiful. Part of the trouble is that Read more…
August 23, 2024
One of my favorite books about grammar is Eats, Shoots & Leaves. In one chapter, the author (Lynne Truss) enumerates the many different roles of a comma and, after all that, reveals “the big final rule for the comma”: She Read more…