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It depends. Here are examples: In this sentence, a comma is only necessary after the "for example": For example, yesterday she fell down and didn't even cry. In this sentence, a comma is necessary before and after "for example": You, for example, would also be depressed if you were failing trigonometry.
What else can I help you with?
Do you need a comma before and?
It is usually not necessary.
In a compound sentence do you use a comma before the word and?
Example: It was hot, humid, and raining. In the example above, the comma after "humid" is unnecessary but acceptable. The use of the comma before 'and' is called the 'serial comma' or the 'Oxford comma', it's optional. Many people use the serial comma for clarity. The other use of a comma is to break up a long sentence, and signifies a slight pause. Example: He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base.
Do you put a comma before or after and?
Before EX: I need eggs, and butter.
What punctiuation comes after furthermore?
The word "furthermore" is typically followed by a comma when it begins a sentence or is used to connect two independent clauses. For example: "Furthermore, we need to consider the budget." If it appears in the middle of a sentence, a comma can also be used before it.
When can you use a comma after and?
When its not used in a list for example you will need to stay safe here ,and remember to stay with us
Do comma required before as well as?
The general rule is that it doesn't need a comma before it. Example: I like apples as well as guavas.
When should be a comma placed before 'but' or after 'but'?
Before. Example: I would have punctuated correctly, but the friendly folks on answers.com were misinformed.
Do you put the comma before or after the word otherwise?
Generally, the comma should be placed before the word "otherwise" when used to introduce an alternative or contrast. For example: "I need to leave now, otherwise I will be late."
Do you use a comma before except?
Yes, you can put a comma before except. Example of a comma before except in a sentence- She can do it, except that the mountain is too steep
Do you always need a comma before where?
No. There is no word in English that always requires a comma before it.
Do you use a comma before the word so?
You do not always need to use a comma with the word sobut if you do, it is best to only use the comma before the word. An example is "The travellers faced a long drive home, so they decided to stop at MacDonald's first."
Comma before name?
Sometimes a comma is needed before a name in a sentence. An example of when to use a comma before a name is, my boyfriend, Carl, went to Yale.
Does eg always need a comma before and after its use?
In the U.S., "e.g." almost always needs a comma before and after. (According to the Chicago Manual of Style and others.) Usually when we say, "for example," before listing examples, we offset "for example" by commas. An abbreviation meaning the same thing is no different. But I understand that in the U.K. they often leave out the comma. I can't verify that.
Do you need to put comma after but?
Yes, you typically place a comma before "but" when it connects two independent clauses. For example, "I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain." However, if "but" joins two phrases or words, no comma is needed.
Do you need a comma before OBE?
Yes, you need a comma before "OBE" when it is used as a direct address or a way to call someone's attention. For example, "John, OBE, please come to the front." This comma sets off the title "OBE" from the person's name, making it clear that "OBE" is not part of the name but an honorific.
Comma before or after the word 'like'?
The comma typically goes before "like" but only if you're listing an example. You shouldn't write "I, like you."
Do you need a comma before the word despite?
Not necessarily. Commas are features of sentences, not of words or phrases.
