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One bad habit I have when writing sentences is that I make them too long and have to use commas. Problem: I get confused on where to put them to maintain the smooth structured balance of the senten...
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System
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2019-12-08T04:28:04Z (almost 5 years ago)
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Gabby
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2019-12-08T04:28:04Z (almost 5 years ago)
One bad habit I have when writing sentences is that I make them too long and have to use commas. Problem: I get confused on where to put them to maintain the smooth structured balance of the sentence. What I want the readers to see may change if the sentence is read differently. Question:If commas, based on where I place them, can change a reader's point of view and understanding, how do I ensure they are not misinterpreted? At times, I find myself having to read over a sentence -I'm too stubborn to change- to make sure its structured correctly and in a sense fits along a specific scene. Just in case you don't get what I mean, here are some examples: "He blinked unconsciously, leaning forward intrigued by what was going to happen, and following John's example he waited, the longer hand soon hit twelve." **See if the way I positioned the commas change how you read with the second version.** "He blinked, unconsciously leaning forward, intrigued by what was going to happen and following John's example he waited, the longer hand soon hit twelve."
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System
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2015-07-15T01:03:49Z (over 9 years ago)
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