Diary entry - Tomorrow, I will have a Chinese language test.

[Maybo]

This is an entry from my diary. Please check it and correct any mistakes.


Tomorrow, I will have a Chinese language test. I haven't done any preparation for it yet. Actually, I applied for the same test two years ago, along with an English test. However, I only took the English and skipped the Chinese because I woke up late. I've been lazy in recent years, and additionally, the test is free so I don't have a strong drive to do it. Also, a typhoon is affecting Hong Kong so if the bad weather continues till tomorrow, I may consider not attending the test. I know I have a lot of excuses. I hope I can make it this time.

 

[emsr2d2]

This is an entry from my diary. Please check it and correct any mistakes.


Tomorrow, I [will] have a Chinese language test. I haven't done any preparation for it yet. Actually, I [STRIKE]applied[/STRIKE] put in for/I was supposed to take the same test two years ago, along with an English test. However, I only took the English test [STRIKE]and[/STRIKE] - I [STRIKE]skipped[/STRIKE] missed the Chinese one because I woke up late. I've been lazy in recent years no comma here and [STRIKE]additionally,[/STRIKE] the test is free so I don't have a strong drive to do it. Also, a typhoon is currently affecting Hong Kong [STRIKE]so[/STRIKE] and if the bad weather continues [STRIKE]till[/STRIKE] tomorrow, I [STRIKE]may[/STRIKE] might consider not [STRIKE]attending[/STRIKE] taking the test. I know I have a lot of excuses but I hope I can make it this time.

emsr2d2

 

[teechar]

An alternative ...

Tomorrow, I will have a Chinese language test. I haven't done any preparation for it yet. Actually, I had applied for the same test, as well as an English test, two years ago. [STRIKE], along with an English test.[/STRIKE] However, I only took the English test and [STRIKE]skipped[/STRIKE] missed the Chinese one because I'd woken up late on the day of those tests. I've been lazy in recent years, and [STRIKE]additionally,[/STRIKE] the test is free, so I don't have a strong drive to do it. Also, a typhoon is affecting Hong Kong, so if the bad weather continues (till) tomorrow, I may consider not [STRIKE]attending[/STRIKE] doing/taking the test. I know I have a lot of excuses. I hope I can make it this time.

 

[Maybo]

I have a question about commas in a conjunction sentence. For example, the comma between "free" and "so". When is it needed?

Do I need a comma in the following sentence?

I was sad so I watched a comedy.

 

[tedmc]

I think the comma is required before the conjunction, "so".

Is it better to say "Hong Kong is being hit by a typhoon" instead of saying "a typhoon is affecting Hong Kong"?

 

[Tdol]

How about motivation instead of drive?

 

[teechar]

I have a question about commas [STRIKE]in a[/STRIKE] before conjunctions. [STRIKE]sentence.[/STRIKE] For example, the comma between "free" and "so". When is it needed?
Do I need a comma in the following sentence?
I was sad, so I watched a comedy.

You need the comma in that sentence because "so" is acting as a coordinating (not a subordinating) conjunction.

 

[tedmc]

The comma comes before the conjunction "so", not after.