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How does one use comma's with the word although - is it a special case and always surrounded by comma's?
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∙ 14y ago
You do not have to use commas with it, because you may use "although" when you are comparing or contrasting two ideas or "things" in a sentence.
Example:
Although cats and dogs seem like bitter enemies, they sometimes live as domestic pets under the same roof.
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A rule of thumb:
If you can substitute "despite the fact that" for "although," do not follow it with a comma.
Although he was very short, John could still reach the top shelf.
If you can substitute "on the other hand" for although, it is usually followed by a comma.
We do not have time to stop at the park now. Although, if you are very good, we can get some ice cream later.
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∙ 14y ago
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What are four rules for using commas?
Use commas to separate items in a list. Use commas after introductory clauses or phrases. Use commas to separate independent clauses when joined by a conjunction. Use commas to set off non-essential information within a sentence.
Are there commas around though?
It depends on the context. There is no word that always requires commas before or after it. Here are some examples using "though" with and without commas:Though not required, reservations are suggested.He was impulsively generous, though he did not have much money.I could see, though, that something was not right.
Do you put a comma after the word Although if it's the first word in a sentence?
No. That is not how commas are determined to be used. Commas set off a list of things, or they separate certain clauses or phrases from the rest of the sentence. Example ; "Although Ted had socks, briefs, and tees, he could not find his garters, although, his mother believed, he might have found them had he looked closer."
Does the quotes go before or after the commas?
Quotation marks typically go before or after commas, depending on whether the comma is part of the quoted material. If the comma is part of the quoted material, it goes inside the quotation marks. If the comma is not part of the quoted material, it goes outside the quotation marks.
What type of sentence has three commas in it?
A sentence with three commas may be a complex sentence with multiple dependent clauses separated by commas.
Does the quotes go before or after the commas?
Quotation marks typically go before or after commas, depending on whether the comma is part of the quoted material. If the comma is part of the quoted material, it goes inside the quotation marks. If the comma is not part of the quoted material, it goes outside the quotation marks.
Do you use a commas before the word 'as'?
No, not always.
Do you put commas in decimal numbers?
Yes, but not always.
When will WikiAnswers support commas in questions?
Although commas in questions would be a dream come true for some of us, it is an overall low priority. There are currently no plans to rewrite the software to allow question commas.
Will commas ever be allowed in WikiAnswers questions?
Special characters cannot be used in asking a question in the ASK box. Unfortunately the comma is considered a special character by the ask box. This is due to the set up of the system. Eventually commas may be implemented in questions. At least we hope so. For now, you can use special characters including commas within the answers to questions.
Appositives are separated by commas when they are?
They, appositives, are almost always separated by commas. Take the word appositive in the previous sentence. It is itself an appositive in this case.
Why doesn't this website allow punctuation such as commas thereby making sentences like these appear to be run-on?
I have no idea, although it allows commas in answers, like that comma right there.
Do you use commas to set off parenthetical phrases?
Usually you would set off parenthetical phrases with commas, although you can, of course, also use actual parentheses.
Do you always put a comma before and?
No. Boys and girls agree that commas are not needed after every 'and'.
Do you put a comma after the word Although if it's the first word in a sentence?
No. That is not how commas are determined to be used. Commas set off a list of things, or they separate certain clauses or phrases from the rest of the sentence. Example ; "Although Ted had socks, briefs, and tees, he could not find his garters, although, his mother believed, he might have found them had he looked closer."
How many commas are in the preamble?
7 commas
What is a person with two commas?
A person with two commas is a millionaire. 1,000,000. Count them. Two commas.
