M. B. Heywood: Editor vs. the Machines

M. B. Heywood: Editor vs. the Machines

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How do you know where commas belong and where they don't?
Editing punctuation for clarity
May 27 • 
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How do you know where commas belong and where they don't?
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What is a comma splice, and why is it an abomination?
Editing punctuation for clarity
Mar 14 • 
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What is a comma splice, and why is it an abomination?
Do you use a comma before a "who," "which," or "that" clause?
Editing grammar for accuracy and punctuation for clarity
Mar 1 • 
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Do you use a comma before a "who," "which," or "that" clause?
How do commas separate the essential from the nonessential in a sentence?
Editing punctuation for clarity
Nov 26, 2024 • 
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How do commas separate the essential from the nonessential in a sentence?
Punctuation for clarity
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Jan 22, 2024 • 
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