comma

What: "It would make it more interesting, perhaps, but it wouldn't make it smoother -- on the contrary, the comma is like a speed bump, momentarily arresting the flow of the sentence."

Writer: Copyright

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Date: Oct 11 2013 4:09 PM

What: "Maybe it's another testament to the tough economic times we're experiencing. Everyone is so afraid for their jobs, so they're doing everything possible to prove their worth and value to the company. These copyeditors just happen to latch on to the comma as a means to show how valuable they are to the company. To me, the comma is like fresh ground pepper. Sometimes it's necessary. Other times it's just personal taste."

Writer: Chen

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Date: Oct 11 2013 4:15 PM

What: "Since public relations practitioners are expected to be expert writers, I am a stickler for grammar, punctuation, spelling and other mechanics. Your written words bespeak your professional credibility and even a misplaced comma is like a coffee stain on the shirt front of your reputation."

Writer: Sandra M. Nance, APR

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Date: Oct 11 2013 4:15 PM

What: "Punctuation was developed as a system to help readers mainly with the groupings of words. I say in Eats, Shoots & Leaves that the comma is like a sheepdog racing about on the hillside of the written word, herding some words together, keeping other words apart. Legal and business documents require clarity above all and punctuation is the main means of achieving this."

Writer: Lynne Truss

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Date: Oct 11 2013 4:21 PM

What: "A coma is what I often drink myself into. A comma is like a period with a tail, which comes when there is a pause in a sentence. A comma is also when you think your lady's pregnant, but in reality, she's just late...it's a period with a little delay built in. Learn to know the difference. Good grammar, an end to inbreeding and proper dental work will change Sullivan for the better."

Writer: Followells AA sponsor

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Date: Oct 11 2013 4:26 PM