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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Comma separating a conjunction and an interjection?
When an interjection or descriptive phrase immediately follows a conjunction, should a comma be inserted between the conjunction and the interjection? I think you need a comma in this situation, but somehow it just doesn't look right to me.
So which is correct - or preferable?
A "There is much good in this idea, and, as Jones has argued, it would not be difficult to implement."
B "There is much good in this idea, and as Jones has argued, it would not be difficult to implement."
Thank you for your opinions.
So which is correct - or preferable?
A "There is much good in this idea, and, as Jones has argued, it would not be difficult to implement."
B "There is much good in this idea, and as Jones has argued, it would not be difficult to implement."
Thank you for your opinions.
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I would say that both are correct, but the first is quite "fussy". I prefer the second. What is "correct" with regard to punctuation quite often depends on the style manual you are using.
- I would say that both are correct, but the first is quite "fussy".
- I prefer the second.
- What is "correct" with regard to punctuation quite often depends on the style manual you are using.
- The various style manuals do not always agree on the best way to punctuate certain structures.
- You can find a large number of different style manuals on-line.
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I would say that both are correct, but the first is quite "fussy". I prefer the second.
What is "correct" with regard to punctuation quite often depends on the style manual you are using. The various style manuals do not always agree on the best way to punctuate certain structures. You can find a large number of different style manuals on-line. Try Googling "style manual" and see wha
What is "correct" with regard to punctuation quite often depends on the style manual you are using. The various style manuals do not always agree on the best way to punctuate certain structures. You can find a large number of different style manuals on-line. Try Googling "style manual" and see wha
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Thanks for your input. I've already looked through the style manual I'm working with, and it doesn't seem to give guidance on this particular issue. I also prefer the second, because it reads better, but I just wondered if it might be technically incorrect.
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