Does this need a comma?

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Before "causing", does it need a comma?

Some lines can take forever causing people to become impatient.

I am thinking not, as the second half is not an independent clause.

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Canadian45 · Accepted Answer

Anonymous.....Before "causing", does it need a comma? Is a comma needed before "causing"? yes

Some lines can take forever (to get through), causing people to become impatient.

I am thinking not, as the second half is not an independent clause. That's when a comma is needed.

RandomGuy · Answer

AnonymousBefore "causing", does it need a comma?

Yes: the dependent clause is nonrestrictive.

Some lines can take forever, causing people to become impatient.
(Some lines can take forever, which causes people to become impatient.)

AnonymousI am thinking not, as the second half is not an independent clause.

The rules governing comma usage are not that simple.

Anonymous · Answer

Awesome! Thank you both so very much. I think I can apply the above information to writing in general from here on out. Going to research "nonrestrictive" right now, but I think I have the jist.

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