Asked by blake

Are these well written sentences?

1. When I am writing, my words need to construct a clear picture for my readers.

2. I will avoid using slang in my writing.

3. Using irrelavant words, is one error I need to change in my writing.

4. I need to use a dictionary while I am writing, so that I can look up unfamiliar words.

5. It's important that I study the meanings and spellings of words that are confusing to me.
Answered by Writeacher
Only one of the three commas you used is needed. Do you know which one?

All else is fine.
Answered by blake
4. I need to use a dictionary while I am writing, so that I can look up unfamiliar words.

Answered by Writeacher
No.

The comma in #1 is correct. The others are not.
Answered by blake
Thank you! I just caught that when I was rewriting that sentence.
Answered by blake
I am still confused about the comma here. I thought you use a comma before for, and, or, so, but, nor, and yet?

4. I need to use a dictionary while I am writing, so that I can look up unfamiliar words.


Answered by Writeacher
... but not before "so that" -- when the conjunction is one of the FANBOYS, then the clauses are both independent, and a comma and COORDINATING conjunction is needed.

However, "so that" is a SUBORDINATING conjunction -- a very different thing.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/conjunctions.htm#subordinating_conjunctions

Answered by blake
Okay, I get it now. Thank you for your help.
Answered by Writeacher
Oh, good! You're very welcome.
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