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Rishonly Posted 21 years ago
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Hello,
Would you please explain to me when to use a comma before the coordinating conjunction "so" and when to not use?
Would you please explain to me when to use a comma before the coordinating conjunction "so" and when to not use?
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So is not really a coordinating conjunction, of which there are only three (though I see that it is called a semi-coordinator in Quirk et al ). It usually subordinates, and can in fact accompany a coordinating conjunction: I fell asleep, and so I missed the end of the movie . I'm not really aware of the situations in which a comma is or is not preferred.
- So is not really a coordinating conjunction, of which there are only three (though I see that it is called a semi-coordinator in Quirk et al ).
- It usually subordinates, and can in fact accompany a coordinating conjunction: I fell asleep, and so I missed the end of the movie .
- I'm not really aware of the situations in which a comma is or is not preferred.
- I might suggest as a starting idea that it may have to do with the restrictiveness of the so clause: I shot him so he died.
- I have to stay home and study tonight, so I cannot go to the gamecock fights with you.
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So is not really a coordinating conjunction, of which there are only three (though I see that it is called a semi-coordinator in Quirk et al). It usually subordinates, and can in fact accompany a coordinating conjunction:
I fell asleep, and so I missed the end of the movie.
I'm not really aware of the situations in which a comma is or is not preferred. I
I fell asleep, and so I missed the end of the movie.
I'm not really aware of the situations in which a comma is or is not preferred. I
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Thanks a lot, Mister Micawber. The grammar books say 'so' is a coordinating conjunction. I am bit confused on this.
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Hello Teachers,
I am going through some of my questions posted a couple of months ago. Would you please explain more when to use a comma before 'so'?
I am going through some of my questions posted a couple of months ago. Would you please explain more when to use a comma before 'so'?
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Hello Krish
As Mr Micawber already said, <, so> is used like below.
Result SO (THAT): and as the result of the fact stated in the preceding clause.
(1) It's very cold outside, so (that) we'll have snow this night.
(2) I ran as fast as possible, (and) so I managed to get the train.
No comma for Purpose SO (THAT)
(3) I'll wake up at 5:00 tomor
As Mr Micawber already said, <, so> is used like below.
Result SO (THAT): and as the result of the fact stated in the preceding clause.
(1) It's very cold outside, so (that) we'll have snow this night.
(2) I ran as fast as possible, (and) so I managed to get the train.
No comma for Purpose SO (THAT)
(3) I'll wake up at 5:00 tomor
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