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Snarf Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Comma After a Common Noun and Before a Name

This is a picture of me with my dog Rover.

Should there be a comma before "Rover"?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

If Rover is your only dog, use a comma. If you have more than one dog, don’t use a comma.

— RandomGuy

  • If Rover is your only dog, use a comma.
  • If you have more than one dog, don’t use a comma.
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If Rover is your only dog, use a comma. If you have more than one dog, don’t use a comma.
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Can a comma really make such a big difference here?
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Yes. Without a comma, the appositive (Rover) is restrictive, whereas a comma marks it as nonrestrictive. The same concept applies to relative clauses. Do not underestimate the power of the comma!
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Ha! May the comma be with us! Always!
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