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Goronsky Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
One- versus two-syllable conjunctive adverbs
I heard that one-syllable conjunctive adverbs ( i.e., "thus" and "hence") are not followed by commas, and two-syllable conjunctive adverbs are followed by commas:
One syllable: no commas
She didn't report the crime; hence the burglar will be hard to catch.
He is a grammar tyrant; thus he requires correct punctuation.
Do you agree that no commas follow " hence" and "thus"?
Two syllables: use commas
I wanted to go; however, I was too busy.
Susan appreciated the flowers; nevertheless, a Corvette would be a finer gift.
We use commas only with two-syllable conjunctive adverbs.
One syllable: no commas
She didn't report the crime; hence the burglar will be hard to catch.
He is a grammar tyrant; thus he requires correct punctuation.
Do you agree that no commas follow " hence" and "thus"?
Two syllables: use commas
I wanted to go; however, I was too busy.
Susan appreciated the flowers; nevertheless, a Corvette would be a finer gift.
We use commas only with two-syllable conjunctive adverbs.
Top answer
goronsky Do you agree that no commas follow " hence" and "thus"? I’d say it was optional, though I would personally omit it. goronsky We use commas only with two-syllable conjunctive adverbs I think I would normally use a comma after a clause-initial still (meaning “nevertheless”).
- goronsky Do you agree that no commas follow " hence" and "thus"?
- I’d say it was optional, though I would personally omit it.
- goronsky We use commas only with two-syllable conjunctive adverbs I think I would normally use a comma after a clause-initial still (meaning “nevertheless”).
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goronskyDo you agree that no commas follow " hence" and "thus"?I’d say it was optional, though I would personally omit it.
goronskyWe use commas only with two-syllable conjunctive adverbsI think I would normally use a comma after a clause-initial still (meaning “nevertheless”).
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