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Old Thu May 29, 2003, 07:34am
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Originally posted by Mark Dexter
Ah, the beauty of commas.

Reference:
My grandmother, who snorts crack, is 82 years old.
-vs-
My grandmother who snorts crack is 82 years old.

and

I'd like some beef jerky.
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I'd like some beef, jerky.
Grammar rule #1: Don't use commas, which aren't necessary.

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Old Thu May 29, 2003, 09:15am
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Grammar Rule #2
Avoid using (parenthetical) phrases.
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Old Thu May 29, 2003, 11:23am
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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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Grammar rule #1: Don't use commas, which aren't necessary.

[/B][/QUOTE]My grammar who snorts crack is 82 years old
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