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craiczarry

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Commas should be avoided after infinitive phrases, participial phrases, and prepositional phrases.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Effective writers use commas to connect thoughts and to separate elements within sentences.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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uniquea123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Commas are often needed after infinitive phrases, participial phrases, and prepositional
phrases. These are types of introductory phrases.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE
Effective writers use commas to connect thoughts and to separate elements within sentences.
Commas let readers know when they should pause and slow down.


craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

AngeliqueG

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Wow, this really help

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