How should i punctuate a sentence with two dependent clauses?
If i decide to go there before class starts, i will buy it for you.
(is this sentence properly punctuated?) the 2 dependent clauses are "if i decide to go" and " before class starts" should i put a comma after the word "there"
2007-08-30 06:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by Dan L 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
First of all, you don't have 2 dependent clauses. You have one dependent clause (If I decide to go there before class starts) and an independent clause (I will buy it for you).
At any rate, no commas are needed, especially not after the word "there."
2007-08-30 06:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sentence is properly punctuated. Having two commas in your sentence, after "there" and "starts" is either correct.
And the lady above me is correct. You only have 1 independent (that can stand alone to be qualified a sentence) and 1 dependent clauses (which needs an independent clause to make a sentence).
2007-08-30 13:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by JPRay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think there should be a comma after there so its if i decide to go there, before class starts, i will buy it for you. not positice though
2007-08-30 13:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋