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You can write on paper, although a computer is better if you want to correct mistakes easily.do i really need to put a comma before 'although' in the above sentence  ?

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

You can write on paper, although a computer is better if you want to correct mistakes easily.

do i really need to put a comma before 'although' in the above sentence ?
As written, the comma shows the reader that the 'if' condition is associated with 'a computer is better'.

Compare eg You can write on paper, although a computer is better, if you want to correct mistakes easily'.
Here, the 'if condition' is associated with 'You can write on paper'.

If you have no commas, the meaning is a bit unclear. I have to pause and think about it more carefully.

Consider these easier examples.
eg You can go by bicycle, although a car is faster if you want to have fun.
eg You can go by bicycle, although a car is faster, if you want to have fun.
eg You can go by bicycle although a car is faster if you want to have fun.

Clive

Zunayeed · Answer

Thanks , now I get it more clearly.

You can go by bicycle although a car is faster than bicycle .

in the above sentence i do not need to put a comma . isn't it ?

thanks in advance.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

You can go by bicycle although a car is faster than a bicycle .

in the above sentence i do not need to put a comma . i~~sn't it~~ Do I?

I would say it is essential, but I'd use a comma. The last part of the sentence seems to me like an afterthought, so I'd naturally pause there when speaking.

Why do you care about commas, when you don't seem to care about capital letters?

Clive

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