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Foreign AffairsRe: China Sells Western Currency And Oil Assets To Avoid Sanctions by talk2hb1(m): 5:00am On May 04, 2022
I Guess This Russia-Ukrain conflict exposes a big loophole in the global political and economic system.
Western Nations just dealt their ultimate card, which everyone realised this is a great mistake. Let's hope the house of cards never come down finish.
RomanceRe: Nigerian Man Residing Abroad Share’s Conversation He Had With His Wife’s Guy. by talk2hb1(m): 4:50am On May 04, 2022
Who Never Fuckup Hands in the Air...
Even Though I didn't open the link undecided
RomanceRe: Nigerian Lady Kneel Down And Proposed To Her Long Time Boyfriend In The Public by talk2hb1(m): 11:33pm On May 03, 2022
Hope He Proposes back as a reciprocation, Proposal should be 2way ooo.
PropertiesRe: Lagos Resident Laments The Invasion Of His Compound By Monkeys (Photos, Video) by talk2hb1(m): 5:26pm On May 03, 2022
Monkey and Banana Island Sha
ProgrammingRe: Anyone With Free Resources On Learning Laravel by talk2hb1(m): 5:16pm On May 03, 2022
pillager:
I dey wait bro, thank you
Looking for where to upload it, so you can downloading.
EducationRe: Which Of These Sentences Used Commas Correctly? (Screenshot) by talk2hb1(m): 8:17am On May 03, 2022
yemobrown:
And is used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly. "bread and butter"


Home Grammar Punctuation How to use a comma (,)

How to use a comma (,)
A comma marks a slight break between different parts of a sentence. Used properly, commas make the meaning of sentences clear by grouping and separating words, phrases, and clauses. Many people are uncertain about the use of commas, though, and often sprinkle them throughout their writing without knowing the basic rules.

Here are the main cases when you need to use a comma:

in lists
in direct speech
to separate clauses
to mark off certain parts of a sentence
with 'however'
Using commas in lists
You need to put a comma between the different items in a list, as in the following sentences:

Saturday morning started with a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and French toast.

The school has a vegetable garden in which the children grow cabbages, onions, potatoes, and carrots.

The final comma in these lists (before the word ‘and’) is known as the ‘serial comma’. Not all writers or publishers use it, but it is used by Oxford Dictionaries – some people refer to it as ‘the Oxford comma’. Using it can make your meaning clearer. Take a look at this sentence:

My favourite sandwiches are chicken, bacon and ham and cheese.

It isn’t entirely clear from this sentence whether the writer is listing three or four of their favourite sandwich fillings: is ‘ham’ one of their favourites and ‘cheese’ another, or is it ‘ham and cheese’ that they like? Adding an Oxford comma makes the meaning clear:

My favourite sandwiches are chicken, bacon, and ham and cheese.

Using commas in direct speech
When a writer quotes a speaker’s words exactly as they were spoken, this is known as direct speech. If the piece of direct speech comes after the information about who is speaking, you need to use a comma to introduce the direct speech. The comma comes before the first quotation mark. Note that the final quotation mark follows the full stop at the end of the direct speech:

Steve replied, ‘No problem.’

You also need to use a comma at the end of a piece of direct speech, if the speech comes before the information about who is speaking. In this case, the comma goes inside the quotation mark:

‘I don’t agree,’ I replied.

‘Here we are,' they said.

There are two exceptions to this rule. If a piece of direct speech takes the form of a question or an exclamation, you should end it with a question mark or an exclamation mark, rather than a comma:

‘Stop him!’ she shouted.

‘Did you see that?’ he asked.

Direct speech is often broken up by the information about who is speaking. In these cases, you need a comma to end the first piece of speech (inside the quotation mark) and another comma before the second piece (before the quotation mark):

‘Yes,’ he said, ‘and I always keep my promises.’

‘Thinking back,’ she added, ‘I didn’t expect to win.’
The last comma before the "and" was in old Microsoft Office autocorrect but was later removed. Nowadays most people will mark your sentence as wrong if you add it
AutosRe: I Bought This Bicycle On Jumia 150k Is It Cheap Or Cost. by talk2hb1(m): 8:10am On May 03, 2022
Zazoopk:
I bought this bicycle 150k on jumia is it cost or cheap.
Mr Macaroni Riding on a Bicycle!!! cheesy
It's not expensive since you will be riding every other Bicycles too
AutosRe: Sweet Toyota Corolla 2005 For Sale 1.7m!!! by talk2hb1(m): 6:56pm On May 02, 2022
Huh
RomanceRe: 2 Lovers Found Dead Naked In An SUV In Lagos by talk2hb1(m): 6:36pm On May 02, 2022
Yorubas and their magun Wahala
Them no get Makowoje that we can use for our politicians, that will make thair hands swell when they embezzle our money
CelebritiesRe: Police Arrest Slay Queen Who SLEPT With A Dog In Lagos by talk2hb1(m): 6:33pm On May 02, 2022
Tooh
ProgrammingRe: Anyone With Free Resources On Learning Laravel by talk2hb1(m): 11:19pm On Apr 30, 2022
pillager:
Please
Inna sua
BusinessRe: Please I Need Advice On My 500k by talk2hb1(m): 11:17pm On Apr 30, 2022
Ineedpeace:
Please I want to start a side hustle with this 500k I got from a project.
Anyone with a good bussiness idea should help me,note I reside in Lagos.
Egg distribution,
Drink suppliers
Ice block biz, etc
AutosRe: Fresh From Germany - Vw Golf 3 - Auto - Factory Ac by talk2hb1(m): 5:35pm On Apr 29, 2022
tempex88:
This is big scam.....dont fall
Not scam joor, it's a gift undecided

Williamsomoh556:
HERE IS A VOLKS WAGEN GOLF 3 -
FABRIC SEAT - AUTO GEAR -
JUST CAME IN FROM GERMANY -
VERY SOUND ENGINE -
FACTORY AC -
VERY CLEAN INTERIOR AND BODY -
IN READY TO DRIVE CONDITION -
PRICE IS N750K

Call/WhatsApp for more info about it +2347041783148
Send me your Aza maybe I can send advance payment to show commitment
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump Finally Posts On Truth Social: "I'M BACK!" by talk2hb1(m): 5:33pm On Apr 29, 2022
Sweetplum:
Kini kawa sesi
Honestly, ọ̀rọ̀ wan koye àwọn gan alára
RomanceRe: How Can I Stop This Girl From Coming To My House by talk2hb1(m): 5:09pm On Apr 29, 2022
Solofresh2:
There is course mate of mine.We were close friends in school.So there is this day she followed me to my home (because I don't live in the hostel,I rented an apartment outside), I was so hungry so she decided to cook for me.After we finished eating, one thing led to the other and we had sex.This girl is in her early twenties just like me.
Since that day, she never lets me rest.We have been having sex and she told me she has a boyfriend.She comes to my house and we always end up having sex all the time. I have told her enough is enough but she keeps coming.I use protection though
I blamed myself for letting her know my place
How can I discard this girl totally because as long as she comes,I will keep fvcking her
A Woman will never be in a relationship that she is not benefiting from, she is taking advantage of you, yet you think it's a free meal.
Stop trying to stop her, try to know why she kept coming back, then work on that.
EducationRe: 30 More Photos To Restore Your Faith In Humanity 4 by talk2hb1(m): 10:29am On Apr 29, 2022
Our Vehicles broke down yesterday (overheating) and we stopped in front of law school. While waiting for it to cool down so we can add some water to the radiators.

Some Good Lagosians stopped and share their bottle water with us. I am really touched by this good gestures, because these good People understand what is like to be stranded like that. This same set of people will bully and shout on you inside traffic for fucking up.

To The Unknown sharer, we do appreciate you even though we don't know your name and we might not meet again.
Foreign AffairsRe: NATO (ukrainian) Waepons Captured By The Russians by talk2hb1(m): 10:44pm On Apr 28, 2022
Tooh
Car TalkCar Overheating by talk2hb1(op): 6:27pm On Apr 28, 2022
Our Vehicles start overheating and we stopped in front of law school. While waiting for it to cool down so we can add some water to the radiators. Some Good Lagosians stopped and sharing their water with us. I am really touched by this good gestures, because these People understand what is like to be stranded like that. This same set of people will bully and shoot on you inside traffic for fucking up.
To The Unknown sharer, we do appreciate you even though we don't know your name and we might not meet again
CelebritiesRe: I Like What Yul Edochie Did By Getting A Second Wife by talk2hb1(m): 6:54am On Apr 28, 2022
Acidosis:
It is a sin as far as Christianity is concerned. For Muslims, traditionalists and atheists, getting a second or even a 10th wife shouldn't be a problem.

Those who wish to have more than one wife should do well to embrace atheism. There are no books that forbids a Nigerian man from getting a second wife, traditionally. None at all.

The idea of one man for one woman is a religious idea.
Their is no where in the Bible where multiple wife is discouraged in the Bible either.
I know you will come up with:
"A Man and a Woman will come together to become one (Family)"
One What?
If second or third wife comes in, aren't they still one family?
1man 1wife is being propagated by Western and Patriarchical law not even religious law.
Many wife all the way
Foreign AffairsRe: Further Arming Ukraine Will Only Destroy It. Angus Roxburgh by talk2hb1(m): 6:44am On Apr 28, 2022
Techsupport:
Ukraine needs to act now ?. please do not hold back Tell us what they are supposed to do. Tell us what they need to do to end this war.
So if Niger Republic invades Nigeria today, you will quickly surrender your property, wife, and children so that there will be no war?

Boy, there are cuckolds on this forum!!
Who do you think is loosing, Ukraine and the Ukrainians.
There Cities are being destroyed, there people(Civilians) are dying. Most of the Russians who died are Soldiers, which by default are expected to die for their country (Affordable Losses).

This war/conflict could have been avoided from day 1, the west avoid direct conflict with Russia are encouraging Ukraine to keep fighting by providing weapons and intelligence to Ukraine which with time will stop or will have less effect.
Ukraine could have join NATO without any hassle, all they need do is make Russia relax and weak by avoiding them. Go research on what the Romans did to Hannibal who keep invading them, they avoided war with him for many years until his formidable forces were weakened and they attack him (the attacker/aggressor) in his homeland and destroy him totally.
Simple Russia demand is don't join NATO, NATO wants Ukraine to join them to poke Russia.
The fact still remains that Ukraine is being destroyed by Russia thanks to the encouragement of the West
CrimeRe: Army Officer Arrested For Allegedly Joining Boko Haram, Blows Himself Up (Pix) by talk2hb1(m): 5:46am On Apr 28, 2022
Hope Nobody died with him
Jobs/VacanciesRe: What’s The Worst Salary You’ve Seen A Graduate Earn? by talk2hb1(m):
I guess a time will come whereby, the decision to registering a pupil in any school will be based on the school teachers salary.

I won't want someone I entrust the future of my child to, to be earning peanuts salary.
Teaching job is unappreciated in this country
EducationRe: Students’ Attitude Towards The Study Of Economics In Nigerian Secondary Schools by talk2hb1(m): 11:18pm On Apr 27, 2022
Koyemi Ooo
Nairaland GeneralRe: How Did You Get Past The Worries Of Your Twenties? by talk2hb1(m): 8:44am On Apr 27, 2022
Jobia:
would you say it was worth losing your social life over?
Compare to not having those privileges, yes it's worth it.
Nairaland GeneralRe: How Did You Get Past The Worries Of Your Twenties? by talk2hb1(m): 8:11am On Apr 27, 2022
I had a lucky Twenties, although not easy but it's worth it.
I got lots of training which becomes life long lesson, from self sustainability, self reliant to finance. Although it cost me my social life. undecided
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia To Halt Gas supply To Poland On Wednesday In Major Escalation by talk2hb1(m): 4:23am On Apr 27, 2022
Move and Counter-Move
BusinessRe: Lady Who Bought Bank Shares In 2007 For #22,300 Sells It For #20,000 15yrs Later by talk2hb1(m): 3:51pm On Apr 26, 2022
I bought FinBank Share 10,000Units @ ₦10,000 its worth ₦3,500 now grin
If I had more information then, I should have invested it in Bitcoin I could have been a Billionaire now undecided
RomanceRe: A Married Female Colleague Of Mine Took Me Out by talk2hb1(m): 7:07am On Apr 25, 2022
Datikwerreboi:
So special bc u haven't done it before. Next na your mama I go hang out with. Ediot
So if a lady carry you go Dubai your own don better be that.
I guess you have unfortunate life, good things don't happen to you.
RomanceRe: A Married Female Colleague Of Mine Took Me Out by talk2hb1(m): 4:13am On Apr 25, 2022
Datikwerreboi:
A married female colleague of mine took me out.
But this is the twist, she did this after noticing I had a woman in my life. Hehehe, we had a nice outing.
But mind you it's casual, just platonic as I don't entertain immoral things.
So?
What's special about it
CultureRe: Meet Baba Kekere Of Oyo Kingdom Who Served 3 Past Alaafins For 77 Years by talk2hb1(m): 4:12am On Apr 25, 2022
thebosstrevor1:
They say he has history and library in his head. How i wish, he can write them all down.

So if this man dies, all the history and library is all gone
They can record it now
EducationRe: How To Pronounce-5 Things You Must Know To Understand All English Pronunciation by talk2hb1(m): 3:57pm On Apr 24, 2022
Nice write up, let's hope this get to frontpage.
Mostly people care so much about entertainment than academics

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