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Victo Posted 16 years ago
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Difference in meaning by insertion of comma?

He didn't go, because he was sick.
This sentence is strictly and emphatically saying that the reason for his not going was that he was sick. Period. Is this correct to you

He didn't go because he was sick.
Comma before because?
This sentence is saying, "He didn't go because he was sick; he went for a completely different reason." Good?

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Hi, Difference in meaning by insertion of comma? He didn't go, because he was sick. This sentence is strictly and emphatically saying that the reason for his not going was that he was sick.

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  • Hi, Difference in meaning by insertion of comma?
  • He didn't go, because he was sick.
  • This sentence is strictly and emphatically saying that the reason for his not going was that he was sick.
  • Period.
  • Is this correct to you Yes.
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Hi,

Difference in meaning by insertion of comma?

He didn't go, because he was sick.
This sentence is strictly and emphatically saying that the reason for his not going was that he was sick. Period. Is this correct to you Yes.

You could add more emphasis by saying

Because he was sick, he didn't go.

He didn't go because he was sick.
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