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Panda blue 483 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Correct usage

Are these wrong with the comma? Subject separated from verb right, but the second example has the subordinate 'what'.


The question is, are you ready?
What seems unlikely a few months ago, is now something that feels like a very tangible reality.


Is the comma wrong in both these examples. It's optional with then right. Why?

If he takes that bet, is he making a mistake.

If he takes that bet, then he is making a mistake.

If he takes that bet. Then he is making a mistake.

  

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panda blue 483 Are these wrong with the comma? What seems unlikely a few months ago, is now something that feels like a very tangible reality. Some might say the first one can take a comma to aid reading, and I wouldn't argue with them.

  • panda blue 483 Are these wrong with the comma?
  • What seems unlikely a few months ago, is now something that feels like a very tangible reality.
  • Some might say the first one can take a comma to aid reading, and I wouldn't argue with them.
  • The second is wrong.
  • panda blue 483 Is the comma wrong in both these examples.
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panda blue 483Are these wrong with the comma? Subject separated from verb right, but the second example has the subordinate 'what'.The question is, are you ready?What seems unlikely a few months ago, is now something that feels like a very tangible reality.

Some might say the first one can take a comma to aid reading, and I wouldn't argue with them. The sec

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panda blue 483Is the comma wrong in both these examples. It's optional with then right. Why?

When a sentence begins with a dependent clause (or adverbial), the clause (or adverbial) is set off by a comma.

If he takes that bet, is he making a mistake?

Is he making a mistake if he ta

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