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Sailsofoblivion Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Comma before "then"

In this instance, am I right in not using a comma before "then"?

Thanks in advance!

What else does he expect after promising me the stars then giving me a high-rise council flat and a Bright House TV?

(I'm aware Bright House should be in italics; I don't know how to use them on this site!)
  

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sailsofoblivion am I right in not using a comma before "then"? Yes, in my opinion. Nevertheless, I would have written "and then".

— CalifJim

  • sailsofoblivion am I right in not using a comma before "then"?
  • Yes, in my opinion.
  • Nevertheless, I would have written "and then".
  • It seems more clear.
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sailsofoblivionam I right in not using a comma before "then"?
Yes, in my opinion. Nevertheless, I would have written "and then". It seems more clear.
sailsofoblivionitalics
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