Friday, October 26, 2007

Seminole Beacon Adds to Comma Clutter


Grammar-punctuation of Tampa Bay are publications

Seminole Beacon

Smith still undecided on 2008 re-election bid

“But if I make that decision (to run again) you’ll be the first to know.”

Comma goes after close of parentheses: introductory adverbial clause.

Smith didn’t address the grand jury investigation last week, but talked about a number of issues involving the tax appraisal process in Pinellas.

Comma after “week” is redundant: it splits a compound verb.

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