Three Pesky Comma Errors

When writers use commas correctly, they help readers make sense of text. However, when commas are not used correctly, readers may have to ponder over a sentence to understand its meaning. This causes the reader to think about the writing instead of the message being delivered, which is always a sign of poor writing. At Precise Edit, we see the same three comma errors repeatedly, so we offer the assistance below to help you improve your own writing.

Not Only Pesky, But Also Annoying

You’ve heard of the buddy system–taking a friend along when you go swimming.

The idea behind the buddy system is that if you begin to drown, your buddy will save your life. Not only will he save your life, but also he will call for help. This might be an odd way to start an article about writing, but it has a point.

The point is that some phrases use the buddy system. One phrase, swimming without its buddy, will be “dead in the water.” For example, most people are familiar with the “either…or” and “neither…nor” buddies. Using only one part of these pairs is incorrect.

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