If i wrote the sentence: I could smell the putrid odor of old sweaty socks.
do i put a comma between old and sweaty? are there any other mistakes?
2006-11-15 20:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah S 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
don't i put a comma because they are adjectives? or not?
2006-11-15 20:30:53 · update #1
Yes, two or more adjectives should be separated by a comma. The rest of your sentence looks OK.
2006-11-15 20:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by yanbarumuku 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to. Two or more parts of a sentence that have the same function and are included in an enumeration (like in your sentence) are always separated by commas.
Examples: The old, dirty, smelly sweater was thrown away.
Vicky, Allen, Gina and Carl like to play football, basketball, volleyball and baseball.
Notice: don't use comma before the word "and" if "and" makes the connection between two parts of sentence (or two clauses) that have the same function.
2006-11-16 04:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I wouldn't put a comma between the two... my english teacher told me once that you only put a comma there if you need to take a breath in you sentance you don't.
2006-11-16 04:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by ozi_nut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, use the comma.
2006-11-16 04:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋