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Yellowstarstruck Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Comma

Hi! Is a comma necessary for the below? Thanks, Fulvio

1. While I was sleeping, I had a strange dream.

2. Though it was raining, we went out.

  

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yellowstarstruck Is a comma necessary for the [sentences / examples] below? Yes, because initial subordinate clauses take commas. Nevertheless, because the clauses are so short, there may be those who prefer not to use a commas.

— CalifJim

  • yellowstarstruck Is a comma necessary for the [sentences / examples] below?
  • Yes, because initial subordinate clauses take commas.
  • Nevertheless, because the clauses are so short, there may be those who prefer not to use a commas.
  • I would use the commas.
  • CJ
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yellowstarstruckIs a comma necessary for the [sentences / examples] below?

Yes, because initial subordinate clauses take commas.

Nevertheless, because the clauses are so short, there may be those who prefer not to use a commas.

I would use the commas.

CJ

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