How To Use And Not Use Commas

Having trouble figuring when to use and not use a comma?  Proper comma punctuation makes sentences easier to read, apart from allowing the reader to make better sense of ideas.  Here’s a quick guide to help you out:

Breaking Grammar Rules For Copywriters

Marketing copy is no different than other pieces of writing.  You’ll still have to follow the rules of grammar if you want readers to understand what the heck you’re talking about.

How To Use The Colon Correctly

While less frequently employed compared to a number of other punctuation marks, the colon is actually one of the most useful of the lot.  Not only does it introduce a piece of information very well, it’s very simple to use, too.

Subordinate Clauses: What They Should Do

Just from the name alone, you probably know that subordinate clauses can’t stand alone.  That, despite the fact that they contain both a subject and a verb.  Being subordinate, they are dependent on another part of the sentence for their existence, having no meaning on their own.

How To Use Verb Moods

Mood is a property of verbs that’s not the easiest to describe.  Why?  Because we rarely indicate moods when speaking, largely communicating it through context and general tone.


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