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

falconhater · 04-22-2010, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

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.

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

The comma is correct for multiple reasons actually.

It can be considered an Interjection or a weak exclamation. (Writers inc. pg 460)

The key to checking if a comma can be used is to move the phrase from one end of the sentence to anothe if it works you use a comma.

I assure you, He isn't looking forward to this game.

He isn't looking forward to this game, I assure you.

04-22-2010, 02:08 PM	#13
falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by saintfan 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. Want me to pick this one apart for you too? I hope none of your students visit this web site. The comma is correct for multiple reasons actually. It can be considered an Interjection or a weak exclamation. (Writers inc. pg 460) The key to checking if a comma can be used is to move the phrase from one end of the sentence to anothe if it works you use a comma. I assure you, He isn't looking forward to this game. He isn't looking forward to this game, I assure you.
falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257