Comma or no comma

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What if you are writing, "In memory of my father, John Doe." or "In memory of my father John Doe." Is the comma needed or not needed?

Feebs11 · Accepted Answer

I would omit it in this context.

Thecandymancan · Answer

You only have one father, right?  In that case, you should use the comma.

Yoong Liat · Answer

ThecandymancanYou only have one father, right? In that case, you should use the comma.

I agree. Without the comma, it would appear that the writer has more than one father.

Neeraj Jain · Answer

I would say that a comma is must in this sentence.

Yoong Liat · Answer

Neeraj JainI would say that a comma is must in this sentence.

My father who is an engineer loves me very much. (This implies that you have more than one father.)

My father, who is an engineer loves me very much. (With the two commas, it is clear that you have a father. Of course, nobody can have two fathers)

My father ~~, who is an engineer loves me very much,~~ is an engineer. (If the non-restrictive clause is removed, it is clear that commas are required.)

Clive · Answer

Hi,

With the two commas, ( Oops, you forgot one.

)

Clive

Yoong Liat · Answer

CliveHi,

With the two commas, ( Oops, you forgot one. )

Clive

Thanks, Clive. Your eyes are very sharp.

My father, who is an engineer, loves me very much. (With the two commas, it is clear that you have a father. Of course, nobody can have two fathers.)

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