Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs)

saintfan · 04-22-2010, 01:57 PM

Our poor misguided youth. Why don't you look up 'comma-splice' in that book?

Now, using a comma between two independent clauses doesn't make the statement any clearer nor does it provide any EMPHASIS as you say. In fact it results in a comma-splice. When a person is a well-known and published writer some grace is given and rules are bent. I assume you know this since you teach English. This is not such a case.

Actually I am an English Teacher and I can assure you that The comma placement here is fine.

Want me to pick this one apart for you too? I hope none of your students visit this web site.

04-22-2010, 01:57 PM	#12
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Our poor misguided youth. Why don't you look up 'comma-splice' in that book? Now, using a comma between two independent clauses doesn't make the statement any clearer nor does it provide any EMPHASIS as you say. In fact it results in a comma-splice. When a person is a well-known and published writer some grace is given and rules are bent. I assume you know this since you teach English. This is not such a case. Actually I am an English Teacher and I can assure you that The comma placement here is fine. Want me to pick this one apart for you too? I hope none of your students visit this web site.
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