0
Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

If conditional

I am bit confused about the comma usage for the below sentence,
It would be a serious setback, if the talks were to fail.

Can you please clarify why the comma is needed?
  

Top answer

The comma isn't needed. If the subordinate clause precedes the main clause, a comma is needed: If the talks were to fail , it would be a serious setback. CB

— Cool Breeze

  • The comma isn't needed.
  • If the subordinate clause precedes the main clause, a comma is needed: If the talks were to fail , it would be a serious setback.
  • CB
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
The comma isn't needed. If the subordinate clause precedes the main clause, a comma is needed: If the talks were to fail, it would be a serious setback.

CB
0

Related Questions