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coffeesp00ns · 3755 days ago · link · · parent · post: Write Better Dammit!: Comma Coma #3: Commas and the Three Bears
Admittedly, I'm one of the many people guilty of using too many commas in my life. I don't know how many I would be able to eliminate from the sentence as is.
- One night, while walking to the bar, Kate told me, "You know, you are not at all like we thought you were."
I would definitely be able to nix the first one. The second one seems, while less important, to add space to the sentence in a way I find pleasing. It would look odd to me if it was missing.
The third comma is necessary AFAIK, or my third grade teacher lied to me. I would have to completely restructure the quoted sentence if I wanted to remove the final comma there.
I guess I just love commas too much. I am obviously incorrect but I have no idea how to complete this exercise to your satisfaction!