What is the best way to learn how to use commas and periods? I know the basics, like if you give me a sentence but i have really hard time applying that into paragraphs....
2007-06-20 07:22:29 · 2 answers · asked by Ale 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
You could get the book "Eats, Shoots and Leaves" by Lynne Truss which goes into detail on that.
Also, try this game: http://www.eatsshootsandleaves.com/ESLquiz.html
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2007-06-20 08:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I'm from they're called full stops, but whatever. Go for Eats, Shoots and Leaves. Basically, though, a full stop marks the end of a sentence, while a comma marks a pause. Eg; Simple sentence: The sun shines.(full stop) Add phrases: When I'm in class, (comma) and can't go out, (comma) the sun shines.(full stop) Add 2 sentences: At holiday time, it always rains. U can tell I'm English, I'm talking about the weather. (paragraph) Hope this helps, but read that book!
2007-06-20 09:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋