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Just Said Yes September 2019

Grammar help!

Amy, on June 1, 2019 at 8:02 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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The back of our invitation says: “camping is available, and free, for those that wish to stay”. I need help with grammar. Are the commas in the correct places?

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Latest activity by Robert, on June 3, 2019 at 9:44 AM

Expert June 2019
Angela · on June 1, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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Camping is available (and free) to those who wish to stay.
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Hannah · on June 1, 2019 at 8:25 PM
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The commas are good! "And free" is an interrupting phrase, so the commas separate it from the main clause. Parentheses are also an option, as Angela suggested. Parentheses just denote a further level of separation than the commas.

*was formally trained in college to be a writing tutor and spent years as a tutor and English TA. Now an adjunct psychology professor.
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VIP September 2019
Trista · on June 1, 2019 at 8:28 PM
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I would probably just say "Free camping is available for those who would like to stay."
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Ami · on June 1, 2019 at 8:58 PM
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I second this.
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Vicky · on June 2, 2019 at 12:15 AM
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Also a writing instructor. I don't believe that the commas are necessary in this case. I would just say "Camping is available and free for those who wish to stay."
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Courtney · on June 2, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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I agreee- "free" at the beginning grabs the attentions much better.
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Robert · on June 3, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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'Free camping is available' is smoother-- and for those who wish to stay
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