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A comma is a noun. The plural form is commas.

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When you start a sentence with the word but does it need a comma after it?

Not necessarily. The comma indicates a pause in speech. Use a comma after "but" only to indicate a noticeable pause in speech. If there is no pause, there should be no comma.


Why do you use a comma in indirect and direct speech?

In direct speech, a comma is used to separate the reporting verb from the speaker's actual words. In indirect speech, a comma is used before the beginning of the reported speech to indicate the change from direct to indirect speech.


Is a comma a conjunction?

A conjunction is a part of speech an therefore has to be a word. A comma on the other hand is a punctuation mark. A semicolon can be used in place of a conjunction.


Do you use a comma before qoutes?

Not necessarily. A comma indicates a pause in speech, or separates ideas for clarity. Where there is no pause and no possible confusion there should be no comma.


What is forty-five thousand in numbers?

45,000- the forty five part is the numbers before the comma. This is a comma , the thousand part means three zeros after the comma.


When do you know to use a comma?

Commas are usually used to indicate a pause in speech or to separate ideas in a sentence. Where there is no pause and no confusion of ideas there should be no comma.


If there is a punctuation mark such as a question mark inside the speech marks in direct speech do you still have to add a comma after that punctuation?

No, whatever end punctuation is at the end of the quote is enough. No comma is needed.Examples:Correct - She screamed, "The house is on fire!" and then she ran out the front door.Incorrect - She screamed, "The house is on fire!," and then she ran out the front door.


Does a comma go behind as well as?

Not necessarily. Commas show a pause in speech, or separate ideas for clarity. Where there is no pause and no need for clarification a comma is usually unnecessary.


Is it proper to add a comma after thank you in Thank you Jim?

Adding a comma is perfectly proper, but not compulsory. In speech, adding a tiny pause between 'you' and 'Jim' tells him that you really are grateful. When writing, a comma signals that little pause.


How would you see if a sentence had a comma splice?

If a sentence consists of two independent clauses with a comma between them, it is a comma splice. That is, the part before the comma can stand on its own as a sentence, and the part after the comma can also stand on its own as a sentence, then it is a comma splice. If there is no punctuation there instead of a comma, it is known as a run-on sentence.


Can a comma go aftet please?

"Please don't do that" and "Please, don't do that" are pronounced differently, and so do not mean exactly the same thing. As usual, the comma indicates a pause in speech.


How do you use a comma to separate a phrase or clause that comes before the main parts?

if the main or most important part is before the main parts you use a comma, but if it is after then no comma