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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?
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.
What else can I help you with?
What are four rules for using commas?
Although some of these might seem quite obvious, here are the four main rules that I can think of: Commas are always used in lists of things. Example: I like to eat chocolate, steak, pavlova, ice cream and chops. Commas are either used in lists (like the above example), or when you are saying a sentence and need to pause or take a breath in the middle of it. Commas always come straight after a word, never a space and then the comma. Example: word, is correct. word , is not correct. This is a fairly new rule that was introduced a few years ago, which a lot of people don't actually use: There is never supposed to be a comma in front of the word 'and', as the word 'and' is supposed to be a pause within itself, although most people do not pay attention to this rule. Example: I like turtles, dogs, horses, dolphins, and cats. -This sentence would not be 'gramatically correct, although at the moment no one pays much attention to this rule. I like turtles, dogs, horses, dolphins and cats. -This is the correct way to write it.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you always put a comma before and?
No. Boys and girls agree that commas are not needed after every 'and'.
What are four rules for using commas?
Although some of these might seem quite obvious, here are the four main rules that I can think of: Commas are always used in lists of things. Example: I like to eat chocolate, steak, pavlova, ice cream and chops. Commas are either used in lists (like the above example), or when you are saying a sentence and need to pause or take a breath in the middle of it. Commas always come straight after a word, never a space and then the comma. Example: word, is correct. word , is not correct. This is a fairly new rule that was introduced a few years ago, which a lot of people don't actually use: There is never supposed to be a comma in front of the word 'and', as the word 'and' is supposed to be a pause within itself, although most people do not pay attention to this rule. Example: I like turtles, dogs, horses, dolphins, and cats. -This sentence would not be 'gramatically correct, although at the moment no one pays much attention to this rule. I like turtles, dogs, horses, dolphins and cats. -This is the correct way to write it.
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.
What is the commas between numbers in place value?
The commas between numbers in place value are commas.
