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Victo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Comma Before 'Because' Mid-Sentence
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?
Thanks.
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?
Thanks.
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