School Subjects | Grammar | Commas Colons and Semicolons

Where does the comma go when you use the word because?

It could go anywhere or nowhere.

Examples:

'He fell over because he tripped on a loose rug.'

'He fell over, because he tripped on a loose rug.'

'He fell over because, in spite of walking carefully, he tripped on a loose rug.'

'He fell over, because in spite of walking carefully, he tripped on a loose rug.'

'He fell over, because, in spite of walking carefully, he tripped on a loose rug.'

'I love you because you are kind.'

'I love you, because you are kind.'

'I love you because, contrary to what everyone says about you, you are kind.'

'I love you, because contrary to what everyone says about you, you are kind.'

'I love you, because, contrary to what everyone says about you, you are kind.'

All the above would be correct if used in the appropriate context. They have slightly different shades of meaning.

Generally, a comma represents the shortest spoken pause. If you say your sentence out loud and notice where you naturally pause briefly, that's probably where you should put your commas.

Where does the comma go when you use the word 'because?

You dont use a comma AT ALL!

Where does the comma go when you use the word 'that'?

There is no word in English that necessarily requires a comma.

Does a comma go before the word because?

Not necessarily. There is no word in English that requires a comma before or after it.

Why does the comma go after the word but?

because its a conjunction

Where does the comma go when you use the word 'rather'?

A comma may go before or after, or not be there at all. The placement of commas is entirely a matter of sentence structure. There is no word in English that requires a comma.

Does a comma go before the word in?

No, a comma does not go before the word 'in'.

Does a comma go after the word in conjunction?

Yes, because there is a pause.

Where does the comma go when you use the word and?

The comma goes before "and". However, this is only when "and" is followed by an independent clause. The comma is not needed for dependent clauses.

Where does the comma go when you use the word if?

There is no word in English that necessarily requires a comma. Commas are features of the sentence. Sometimes a comma may go before if, for example when it introduces a new clause: We will wear rain-gear, if it becomes necessary. And sometimes a comma may go after if, for example in this sentence, when another thought is inserted into the structure. Generally there is no comma with if.

Do you use a comma before as well as e.g. ...senior faculty as well as younger members?

No, a comma is not needed after that particular "well." If "well" is at the beginning of a sentence, such as in "Well, I am going to go now." it does need a comma after it. You must use a comma when beginning a sentence with "well." Because "well" is used as an introductory word, it must be followed by a comma. ------ the question is in regard to the phrase: "as well as" not…

Where does coma go when you use the word but?

A comma should be placed before the word 'but'. For example, "I wanted to go to the shop, but I could not find my shoes."

Where does the comma go when using the word however?

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.

Does a comma go before a conjunction?

Not necessarily. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.

Does the comma go before or after because?

it depends because you can use both example:a cat ran away because,...... or it ran away,because....

Does a comma go before the word before?

Not necessarily. Commas are a feature of sentence structure. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.