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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

comma needed?

Hi,

Is there a need for a comma before "stating"?

Thanks.

"Please send us a letter stating your reasons for withdrawing from the course"

Thanks again!
  

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Hi, . "Please send us a letter stating your reasons for withdrawing from the course" This makes it clear that the sole or primary purpose of the letter is to state reasons . "Please send us a letter , stating your reasons for withdrawing from the course" This does not indicate that the sole or primary purpose of the letter is to state reasons .

— Clive

  • Hi, .
  • "Please send us a letter stating your reasons for withdrawing from the course" This makes it clear that the sole or primary purpose of the letter is to state reasons .
  • "Please send us a letter , stating your reasons for withdrawing from the course" This does not indicate that the sole or primary purpose of the letter is to state reasons .
  • #1 seems like the most common scenario.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
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"Please send us a letter stating your reasons for withdrawing from the course" This makes it clear that the sole or primary purpose of the letter is to state reasons.

"Please send us a letter, stating your reasons for withdrawing from the course" This does not indicate that the sole or primary purpose of the letter is to state reasons.

#1 seems
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