A comma is needed before "playing" to separate the two independent clauses in the sentence: "The children squealed" and "playing happily on the slide." This helps to clarify the meaning and improve readability.
Yes, typically when introducing an additional element or clause in a sentence, a comma should be placed after the phrase "as well as." For example, "I enjoy hiking, swimming, as well as playing tennis."
No, there is not a comma after "except that."
If a sentence consists of two independent clauses with a comma between them, it is a comma splice. That is, the part before the comma can stand on its own as a sentence, and the part after the comma can also stand on its own as a sentence, then it is a comma splice. If there is no punctuation there instead of a comma, it is known as a run-on sentence.
The difference between a run on and a comma splice is that a run on just keeps going and a comma splice is when you use a comma incorrectly
The serial comma is also called the Oxford comma because it is commonly used by writers and editors at Oxford University Press. The use of the serial comma helps clarify lists by separating each item with a comma, including before the conjunction.
Bob enjoys playing football, and Jim enjoys playing hockey. The comma is placed before "and" because the parts of the sentence before and after it can stand by themselves as independent clauses.
Yes, the correct punctuation is: "All children, ages birth to 5 years of age..." The comma helps to separate the introductory phrase "All children" from the specific age range that follows.
These facilities are well supervised by adults, who are trained to meet the benefits of all children who participate.
Yes, typically when introducing an additional element or clause in a sentence, a comma should be placed after the phrase "as well as." For example, "I enjoy hiking, swimming, as well as playing tennis."
last comma before the and is not necessary
Bob enjoys playing football, and Jim enjoys playing hockey. This sentence could also be written with a semicolon instead of a comma. Bob enjoys playing football; Jim enjoys playing hockey.
No, there is not a comma after "except that."
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If a sentence consists of two independent clauses with a comma between them, it is a comma splice. That is, the part before the comma can stand on its own as a sentence, and the part after the comma can also stand on its own as a sentence, then it is a comma splice. If there is no punctuation there instead of a comma, it is known as a run-on sentence.
Sex is a natural process, however children need to be taught abstinence.I belive this is correct.
Comma after what?
The comma goes after.