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Syncx Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Commas before and after since & because
Do I have to use commas before ands in sentences like below?
It’s not fair since he works(,) and she doesn’t.
He was successful because he worked so hard(,) and he never gave up.
Is there a meaning difference?
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Syncx It’s not fair since he works(,) and she doesn’t. No; the clauses are short and parallel within the dependent clause. However, you need one after 'fair'.
- Syncx It’s not fair since he works(,) and she doesn’t.
- No; the clauses are short and parallel within the dependent clause.
- However, you need one after 'fair'.
- Syncx He was successful because he worked so hard(,) and he never gave up.
- If you delete the third 'he', you don't need the comma.
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SyncxIt’s not fair since he works(,) and she doesn’t.
No; the clauses are short and parallel within the dependent clause. However, you need one after 'fair'.
SyncxHe was successful because he worked so hard(,) and he never gave up.
If you delete the third 'he', you don't need the comma.
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