No you don't have to, but it sounds better!
No, a comma is not always required before "but" in a sentence. It depends on the structure of the sentence and the context in which "but" is used. If "but" is connecting two independent clauses, a comma is typically used before it.
No, a comma is not always necessary before "which" in a sentence. Use a comma before "which" when introducing a nonessential clause, but do not use a comma before "which" when introducing an essential clause.
You can put a comma before or after just about any word if the sentence structure requires it. If the sentence structure does not require it, it may be permissable to use a comma to assist in clarity and avoid confusion. Otherwise, don't use a comma. Have I confused you yet? Using a comma does not depend on the word, it depends on the structure of the sentence.
Yes, you can use a comma after "before" when it is used as a conjunction or adverb to indicate time, but it is not always necessary. It depends on the structure of the sentence and whether the comma helps with clarity or readability.
Yes, when starting a sentence with "Again," it is common to use a comma after it to separate it from the rest of the sentence. For example: "Again, we need to review the report before the meeting."
In general, no, but there are some situations in which using a comma after "but" is correct. If the word "but" is followed by an expression that needs to be set off by commas, then you would put a comma after "but" and another comma after the expression. Here is an example: I was going to say no, but, because you have presented such a persuasive argument, I have decided to allow it. An example of a more typical sentence using "but", where there is a comma before but not after "but", is the first sentence in this answer.
use "that" when the meaning of the sentence changes. Sometimes "that" can be left out of the sentence. Never use a comma with "that". Use "which" when the meaning of the sentence does not change. Always use a comma with "which".
You can put a comma before or after just about any word if the sentence structure requires it. If the sentence structure does not require it, it may be permissable to use a comma to assist in clarity and avoid confusion. Otherwise, don't use a comma. Have I confused you yet? Using a comma does not depend on the word, it depends on the structure of the sentence.
When you use the word "however", the comma always goes after "however". That is, unless it is at the end of a sentence, in which case you would put a period. Here is and example: I wanted to go to the park, however, my friend did not agree.
When using the word "however" in the middle of a sentence, you use commas before and after the word if combining a independent and dependent clauses. You may also use it for two independent clauses or use a ";" before the word however followed by a comma.
In general, no, but there are some situations in which using a comma after "but" is correct. If the word "but" is followed by an expression that needs to be set off by commas, then you would put a comma after "but" and another comma after the expression. Here is an example: I was going to say no, but, because you have presented such a persuasive argument, I have decided to allow it. An example of a more typical sentence using "but", where there is a comma before but not after "but", is the first sentence in this answer.
A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or") that connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence. For example: "I like coffee, but she prefers tea."
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No, it is not always necessary to use a comma before "and" when connecting two independent clauses. It depends on the style guide you are following. In American English, a comma before "and" in such instances is known as the Oxford comma and is generally optional.
You use a comma in a sentence to separate items in a list, to set off introductory phrases or clauses, to separate independent clauses when joined by a coordinating conjunction, and to set off non-essential information such as appositives or parenthetical elements.
A comma is typically used when "for" is used in place of "because." For example: "He went to the store, for he needed to buy some milk."
Use a comma when you hear a pause in the sentence for a natural break, though short, between word groups within the sentence.
Yes, typically you would use a comma after "although" when it is used at the beginning of a dependent clause to introduce contrast or concession. For example: "Although it was raining, we still went for a walk."