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Daithy Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Can you use a comma in this example?
Can you use a comma in this example? This example is taken from the internet. I believe that a semicolon has to be placed instead of comma in situations like these. My question is: is it optional or mandatory (mandated by grammar)?
"There are two basic varieties of grammar; all languages have some of both kinds, but, depending on the kind of language involved, there's quite a bit of variation in how much of each kind they have." Thanks.
"There are two basic varieties of grammar; all languages have some of both kinds, but, depending on the kind of language involved, there's quite a bit of variation in how much of each kind they have." Thanks.
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I assume you’re referring to the comma before but . I would use it, though it’s not mandatory. A semicolon wouldn’t be appropriate.
- I assume you’re referring to the comma before but .
- I would use it, though it’s not mandatory.
- A semicolon wouldn’t be appropriate.
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I assume you’re referring to the comma before but.
I would use it, though it’s not mandatory. A semicolon wouldn’t be appropriate.
I would use it, though it’s not mandatory. A semicolon wouldn’t be appropriate.
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I have no objection to the comma but, when words appear between commas between 'but' and its clause (as in this sentence), I do not use one.
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Aspara GusI assume you’re referring to the comma before but.I would use it, though it’s not mandatory. A semicolon wouldn’t be appropriate.Yes, I was. I can see that now. There is an appositive: "..., depending on the kind of language involved,..." that's why there had to be a comma after "but".
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