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Generally a comma does not go immediately before or after a conjunction, which is a joining of ideas. You may put a comma before one if it introduces an independent clause, especially if there would normally be a pause in speech. For example: We arrived after midnight, and by then the party had been over for an hour.
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Do you use a comma before a conjunction or preposition?
A comma is typically used before a conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) when joining two independent clauses. However, a comma is not generally used before a preposition, unless it is necessary for clarity or emphasis.
Do you use a comma when using conjunction but?
no
Should you use a comma before but?
No, you don't use or put a comma before 'but' instead place it after it (but). Why? Simply because the word 'but' itself' acts as a comma, you pause when you get there. Never stop or pause the sentence until you get to the word itself as it acts out as a comma, even though there are some times where you can get a comma after it.
Do you add a comma before or after Inc?
You would use a comma before it. Xerox, Inc.
Do you put a colon after by?
Yes, typically a colon is used after "by" to introduce a list or an explanation. For example: "Please bring the following items to the meeting: pen, notebook, and water bottle."
Do you always have to use a comma after every conjunction?
no a comma is not needed behind every conjunction. like the word and or or. For Example: Would u like cake AND lemonade OR hambugers AND hotdogs. hop this helped:) -alessandra
When you use an asterisk to denote a footnote does a comma go before or after it?
The comma would come after it.
Is there a comma before the word because?
A comma is not required before the word "because" when it is used in the middle of a sentence for a standard causal relationship. However, if "because" is used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the reason, a comma is usually used after it.
Do you use a comma before Jr?
Yes, you should use a comma before "Jr." when writing a person's name to separate the person's last name from the suffix. For example, "John Smith, Jr."
Where would you use a comma after a conjunction?
You would use a comma after a conjunction when the sentence structure calls for it. For example: "Tell me what the weather will be tomorrow and, if good, whether you want to go to the park." The conjunction is "and" but the phrase "if good" is conditional and must be separated by commas. == True, you use a comma after a conjunction when the sentence structure calls for it. To explain the example given above, the comma after if good denotes the separation of an introductory prepositional phrase. The sentence itself is awkward, and conversational--not really proper written English. It works though. Generally, a comma follows a conjunction in the event a conjuntive adverb is used. Like so: I want to go to the movies; however, I have other work to do first.Any time you use a transitional word like however in the manner in this example, it is a conjunctive adverb. Think of it this way: if the sentence can be made into two complete sentences, but you want to join them, do so with a conjunctive adverb. End the first clause with a semicolon, insert the CV, follow that with a comma, and drive on.
Can you use a comma to replace a conjunction in a compound sentence?
No, a comma cannot replace a conjunction in a compound sentence. Conjunctions are used to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence, while commas are used to separate items in a list or to provide additional information within a sentence.
Comma before or after the word but?
The comma should come before the word "but" when it is used to separate two independent clauses. For example: "I wanted to go to the store, but it started raining."
