The Ten Commandments: Comma or Coma? (Part Five)
I have spent most of the day putting in a comma and the rest of the day taking it out. VII. Use commas to set off phrases that express contrast.
How "inconvenient" that some say the world will end in ice, not fire.
It was Aaron's disobedience, not Moses' thirst, that made Moses crush the golden idol and put into the water for all to drink.
VIII. Use a comma to avoid confusion.
For some the commandments are like the 55 mph speed limit.
For some, the commandments are like the 55 mph speed limit.
Inside the Israelites made their exodus from the tent to play a little game of camelshoes.
Inside, the Israelites made their exodus from the tent to play a little game of camelshoes.
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I hath good news and bad news. Good news: tomorrow thou shalt have all the commandments; bad news: tomorrow thou shalt have no more excuses.
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