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Do you always use a comma when using but in a sentence?
No, a comma is not always required before "but" in a sentence. It depends on the structure of the sentence and the context in which "but" is used. If "but" is connecting two independent clauses, a comma is typically used before it.
Do you place a comma?
Yes, a comma is typically placed before a conjunction in a compound sentence or to separate items in a list.
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.
Is there a comma before as well?
There could be a comma before "as well" but it isn't mandatory. Try speaking the sentence out loud. If you pause at a particular place, then that is where you would put in a comma.
Do you use a comma after but?
In general, no, but there are some situations in which using a comma after "but" is correct. If the word "but" is followed by an expression that needs to be set off by commas, then you would put a comma after "but" and another comma after the expression. Here is an example: I was going to say no, but, because you have presented such a persuasive argument, I have decided to allow it. An example of a more typical sentence using "but", where there is a comma before but not after "but", is the first sentence in this answer.
Where is the place of comma in this sentence?
What sentence If u r talking about the question u would say where is the place of comma in this sentence, than give the sentence
Comma after instead at beginning of sentence?
Comma's are the hardest punctuation mark to place in a sentence. A comma can be placed after instead at the beginning of a sentence if the sentence is a continuation of the subject in the one before it.
Never place a period where god has placed a comma?
A comma causes a pause in a sentence and a period is a full stop. Never place a period where God has placed a comma.
Do you place a comma after a place She was born in Kansas in 1782?
The sentence, "She was born in Kansas in 1782," does not require any comma. The meaning of the sentence is perfectly clear without one. I'm not aware of any rule that automatically requires a comma following a place name. There is, I believe, a rule requiring a comma if the sentence had referred to "Wichita, Kansas." (Of course, one would have to overlook the fact that there was no Wichita, Kansas in 1782.) In the sentence within parenteses, some people place a second comma after Kansas (e.g. ... no Wichita, Kansas, in 1782).
Do you always use a comma when using but in a sentence?
No, a comma is not always required before "but" in a sentence. It depends on the structure of the sentence and the context in which "but" is used. If "but" is connecting two independent clauses, a comma is typically used before it.
Do you place a comma?
Yes, a comma is typically placed before a conjunction in a compound sentence or to separate items in a list.
What can you do as a writer to ensure that comma usage helps me to communicate the correct meaning of my sentence?
Make sure you know the difference between using a comma, and using en ellipses. When you are writing, ask yourself "Is it necessary to pause, and if so, do I want to pause with a comma, or break up the sentence using an ellipses?"
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.
Is there a comma before as well?
There could be a comma before "as well" but it isn't mandatory. Try speaking the sentence out loud. If you pause at a particular place, then that is where you would put in a comma.
Do you use a comma after but?
In general, no, but there are some situations in which using a comma after "but" is correct. If the word "but" is followed by an expression that needs to be set off by commas, then you would put a comma after "but" and another comma after the expression. Here is an example: I was going to say no, but, because you have presented such a persuasive argument, I have decided to allow it. An example of a more typical sentence using "but", where there is a comma before but not after "but", is the first sentence in this answer.
Can you put comma after the word 'then'?
You can put a comma before or after just about any word if the sentence structure requires it. If the sentence structure does not require it, it may be permissable to use a comma to assist in clarity and avoid confusion. Otherwise, don't use a comma. Have I confused you yet? Using a comma does not depend on the word, it depends on the structure of the sentence.
Where do you put a comma when using the word however in the middle of a sentence?
When using the word "however" in the middle of a sentence, you use commas before and after the word if combining a independent and dependent clauses. You may also use it for two independent clauses or use a ";" before the word however followed by a comma.
