Table of Contents
- 1 Is there a comma before a proper noun?
- 2 Should you put comma after a proper noun?
- 3 Is there a comma before too at the end of a sentence?
- 4 Can comma be used before and?
- 5 Should there be a comma before and?
- 6 Should I use a comma before or after Please in a sentence?
- 7 How many commas do you put before and after a pause?
- 8 Why are there so many different ways to use the comma?
Is there a comma before a proper noun?
Commas should sometimes be placed before – and after – names and titles. It all depends on the context. Let’s start with the fact that unless a name or title is the last word(s) in a sentence, it can either be used with no commas at all, OR with a comma both before and after.
Should you put comma after a proper noun?
The rule is – either have the commas both before and after a name, or don’t add it at all. This is because the sentence is talking about a particular person John. The addition of commas gives extra emphasis to the name.
When to use a comma at the end of a word?
A comma marks a slight break between different parts of a sentence. Used properly, commas make the meaning of sentences clear by grouping and separating words, phrases, and clauses….Using commas to separate clauses.
| I first saw her in Paris, | where I lived in the early nineties. |
|---|---|
| [main clause] | [subordinate clause] |
Is there a comma before too at the end of a sentence?
In most cases, you need not use a comma before too at the end of a sentence or commas around it midsentence: She likes chocolate chip cookies too. She too likes chocolate chip cookies.
Can comma be used before and?
The word and is a conjunction, and when a conjunction joins two independent clauses, you should use a comma with it. The proper place for the comma is before the conjunction. Therefore, we need a comma before and. Don’t use a comma before and when one of the clauses it’s connecting is a dependent clause.
Do you put a comma before while?
When while is the first word of your sentence, you obviously shouldn’t add a comma in front of it. But if you’re using while to mean “whereas,” you still need to put a comma somewhere. Put it at the end of the clause that while introduces.
Should there be a comma before and?
Should I use a comma before or after Please in a sentence?
Should I use a comma before or after “please” in a sentence? If please comes at the end of a sentence then you should almost always use a comma before it. The only exception is when you are not using it to ask nicely, but as part of the sentence, e.g. You can do as you please. Correct: Can you help, please? Incorrect: Can you help please?
How do you use commas in the middle of a sentence?
Use a pair of commas in the middle of a sentence to set off clauses, phrases, and words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Use one comma before to indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to indicate the end of the pause. Here are some clues to help you decide whether the sentence element is essential:
How many commas do you put before and after a pause?
Use one comma before to indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to indicate the end of the pause. Here are some clues to help you decide whether the sentence element is essential:
Why are there so many different ways to use the comma?
This is largely due to the many different ways the comma is used. Sometimes, the comma indicates a pause that would occur if the sentence were spoken aloud. Other times, the comma separates grammatical components of the sentence.