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Devago Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Settle a comma discussion / dispute
We are having a discussion on the proper usage of a comma in this sentence as it is written. Some say a comma should exists between backup and specify.
What is the correct usage and under what rule does your answer fall under?
I say this contains an infinitive phrase as a noun, therefore, no comma is required. Here is the sentence in question:
To include your main application's data in the backup specify or browse to your application's data or backup file.
By the way English is my second language and I'm in America if that makes a difference in the rules.
What is the correct usage and under what rule does your answer fall under?
I say this contains an infinitive phrase as a noun, therefore, no comma is required. Here is the sentence in question:
To include your main application's data in the backup specify or browse to your application's data or backup file.
By the way English is my second language and I'm in America if that makes a difference in the rules.
Top answer
It needs a comma in my opinion. A comma makes the sentence much easier to read.
- It needs a comma in my opinion.
- A comma makes the sentence much easier to read.
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It needs a comma in my opinion. A comma makes the sentence much easier to read.
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devagoI agree. However, what do the rules say?It doesn't matter. In cases like this, punctuation is as much about common sense as applying rigid rules. If you did find a rule that said there should be no comma then it would be a silly rule that ought to be ignored.
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Ah but you see I did find a rule that states otherwise. The infinitive phrase rules.
I am taking your advise and adding a comma because it does make it easier to read. Thank you for you help. I will most definitely use this site again.
I am taking your advise and adding a comma because it does make it easier to read. Thank you for you help. I will most definitely use this site again.
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