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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Is the comma after "hungry" optional?

I’m hungry, as I haven't eaten.

Is the comma after "hungry" optional?

Thanks.
  

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tamguatlay Is the comma after "hungry" optional? Yes.

— Mister Micawber

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tamguatlayIs the comma after "hungry" optional?
Yes.
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Thanks, MM.

I’m hungry, for I haven't eaten.

Would the comma after "hungry"be optional if I used 'for' instead?

Thanks.
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tamguatlayWould the comma after "hungry"be optional if I used 'for' instead?
No; then you need it.
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Thanks, MM.

Could you please explain why?
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The conjunctions work differently, that is all.
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