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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is this proper comma usage?

Apparently, nothing in life is official, until sara affirms it so.
  

Top answer

No. The comma usage is not correct. Don't put a comma before a final adverbial subordinate clause.

— CalifJim

  • No.
  • The comma usage is not correct.
  • Don't put a comma before a final adverbial subordinate clause.
  • Do it that way if you want.
  • Keep going until you reach Elm Street.
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No. The comma usage is not correct. Don't put a comma before a final adverbial subordinate clause.

Do it that way if you want.

Keep going until you reach Elm Street.

Paul found out about it before George did.

That won't work unless you pick it up from the other side.

We didn't stay because it was getting too late.
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AnonymousApparently, nothing in life is official, until Sara affirms it so.
1) Aside from the comma issue, it's an odd sentence.

2) There are too many commas. I would definitely get rid of the second comma and wouldn't be upset if the first one also di
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Apparently, nothing in life is official until sara affirms it so.

so i guess this is the right answer ?
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If you want something more idiomatic, any of these will do:

Apparently, nothing in life is official until Sara says so.

Apparently nothing in life is official until Sara says so.

Apparently, nothing in life is official until Sara says it is.

Apparently nothing in life is official until Sara says it is.

I prefer the last of these.

CJ
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