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Not necessarily. Where a comma goes is entirely a matter of sentence structure. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.
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In separating clauses and phrases, the comma (when necessary) comes before the or, as a pause.
Was this the biggest mistake in all of human history, or the greatest success?
Otherwise, the or seems to join history and success.
The only time the comma comes after the or is when there is what may be called a parenthetical expression, or interruption, as for a clarification.
Will they quit or, fearing humiliation, continue to fight?
The conjunction or is connecting quit to continue.
What else can I help you with?
Comma before or after the word but?
It is usually appropriate to place a comma before "but." One should not use a comma after "but."
Should there be a comma before but or after?
A comma should typically come before the word "but" when it is used to connect two independent clauses. If "but" is used to join two elements within a single clause, then a comma is usually not necessary.
Does the comma come before yet?
Not necessarily. The comma indicates a pause or "change of direction" in the thought. The comma goes before yet when it means "although," and starts a new clause. For example: "I haven't yet seen her" and "I knew her, yet I did not recognize her."
Should you put a comma before or after anyway?
It depends on what you're writing. Here are 2 examples, one with a comma before and one with a comma after. Anyway, I didn't want to go. She can't help you, anyway.
How many words should there be before a comma in an introductory phrase?
There is no set rule on the number of words that should come before a comma in an introductory phrase. The key is to ensure clarity and flow in the sentence. Generally, introductory phrases are concise and provide context to the main clause that follows.
Does a period or comma come before the footnote?
A period should come before the footnote at the end of a sentence, while a comma should not.
Should the comma come before or after the parenthesis?
If a comma is needed, it normally comes after parenthesis.
Comma before or after the word but?
It is usually appropriate to place a comma before "but." One should not use a comma after "but."
Should there be a comma before but or after?
A comma should typically come before the word "but" when it is used to connect two independent clauses. If "but" is used to join two elements within a single clause, then a comma is usually not necessary.
Should you put a comma before a persons name?
You should put a comma before a person name if you're talking directly to them. ex- Please come here,Lily.
Should a comma come before but?
Sometimes, but not always. There is no one single rule that applies to "but." ----
Does a comma come before because?
No
Does the comma come before yet?
Not necessarily. The comma indicates a pause or "change of direction" in the thought. The comma goes before yet when it means "although," and starts a new clause. For example: "I haven't yet seen her" and "I knew her, yet I did not recognize her."
Should there be a comma before the word inc?
"Inc" is not a word, it's an abbreviation for "Incorporated," and there should be a comma before it.
Should you put a comma before or after anyway?
It depends on what you're writing. Here are 2 examples, one with a comma before and one with a comma after. Anyway, I didn't want to go. She can't help you, anyway.
Does a comma always come before and?
Yes
When you use an asterisk to denote a footnote does a comma go before or after it?
The comma would come after it.
