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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Comma before independent clause

Am I right in thinking that there should be a comma before "as" here as it is followed by an independent clause?

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Anonymous there should be a comma before "as" here as it is followed by an independent clause? 'As' is a subordinating conjunction (= 'because'), so it is not an independent clause. That particular comma before 'as' is often a bone of contention, however, as there is usually argument as to whether its clause is restrictive or non-restrictive.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous there should be a comma before "as" here as it is followed by an independent clause?
  • 'As' is a subordinating conjunction (= 'because'), so it is not an independent clause.
  • That particular comma before 'as' is often a bone of contention, however, as there is usually argument as to whether its clause is restrictive or non-restrictive.
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Anonymousthere should be a comma before "as" here as it is followed by an independent clause?
'As' is a subordinating conjunction (= 'because'), so it is not an independent clause. That particular comma before 'as' is often a bone of contention, however, as there is usually argument as to whether its clause is restrictive or non-restrictive. (I generally omi
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So it is not not necessary in this instance?

Thank you!
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I see no need for it, but it's your call.
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