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Little Girl Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Comma

Hi, experts.

Do you really need to put a comma after phrases like "I think", "Trust me", "I am sorry", etc? IMO, no.

I think we should leave now.
Trust me you're doing it wrong.
I am sorry I couldn't attend your call.

I think what one may put in is "that", but not a comma.

Thank you.
  

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The comma is falling out of use in these cases, but it is still generally retained when it denotes a breath gap. I would still use one in the second sentence because I would make a breath gap there.

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  • The comma is falling out of use in these cases, but it is still generally retained when it denotes a breath gap.
  • I would still use one in the second sentence because I would make a breath gap there.
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The comma is falling out of use in these cases, but it is still generally retained when it denotes a breath gap. I would still use one in the second sentence because I would make a breath gap there.
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Little GirlI think what one may put in is "that", but not a comma.
No so much for your second example. I'd say that was two sentences. Trust me. You're doing it wrong.

CJ
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CalifJim Little GirlI think what one may put in is "that", but not a comma.No so much for your second example. I'd say that was two sentences. Trust me. You're doing it wrong.CJ
Right. How would you suggest constructing this?

Trust me ,y/.You missed out on the promotion.
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Little GirlHow would you suggest constructing this?
Everything with Trust me works the same way.

Trust me. You missed out on the promotion.

CJ
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I understand. Thank you. Emotion: smile
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