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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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using a comma before the word but. Yes?
  

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Yes, if another independent clause follows, complete with its own subject. The steak was big but tough. The steak was big, but it was tough.

  • Yes, if another independent clause follows, complete with its own subject.
  • The steak was big but tough.
  • The steak was big, but it was tough.
  • Everyone but Jane liked the movie.
  • Larry liked the movie, but Jane didn't.
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Yes, if another independent clause follows, complete with its own subject.

The steak was big but tough.
The steak was big, but it was tough.
Everyone but Jane liked the movie.
Larry liked the movie, but Jane didn't.

CJ

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