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Old 28-Jul-2007, 02:29
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Good day everone.

* I went to the store .I didn't buy any bread.

* I went to the store; I didn't buy any bread.

*I went to the store, and didn't buy any read.

*I didn't buy any bread when I went to the store.

*when I went to the store,,, I didn't buy any bread.
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Old 28-Jul-2007, 03:05
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Default Re: Help and correct me pls!!

First two: fine.

Third: I went to the store and didn't buy any bread. You don't need the comma after store because the second phrase does not have a subject. However: "I went to the store, and I didn't buy any bread."

Fourth: fine.

Fifth: Yes, a comma (I assume you only meant to type one :) ) is necessary after "when I went to the store." I was taught that a long introductory clause should be followed by a comma for clarity. (I forget how long; I seem to remember "more than three words" but this link says five words.) However, in the modern rush to eliminate the time-squandering comma, this rule seems to be going by the wayside.
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Old 01-Aug-2007, 20:35
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Thank you Delmobile. You are so kind, I really appreciate your kindness and correction, and especially the site you posted to me. I will be going through the site you posted to me very soon and I will understand more. God bless !!
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