use of comma

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Due to the size and location of the property, the most probable tenants would be small to medium scale commercial/ light industrial entities, such as a motor spare parts dealer, a glazing company etc.

Hi Guys,

a) is the use of the first comma correct;

b) is the use of the second comma correct or do I have to substitute it with the word 'and' since I am ending off with the word 'etc."?

Thanks

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

The commas you have are OK, but I'd add one more after 'company'. You don't need the one after 'entities' however. And no 'and' because 'etc' means 'and others'. I would also change 'Due to' to 'Because of'.

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Dopey D · Answer

Thanks for the input. May I please just ask: Is it okay to start a sentence with 'Becasue of'?

Regards

BarbaraPA · Answer

In addition to Mr. M's comments (with his comma added) here's the results of an editor's read:

Due to the size and location of the property, the most probable tenants would be small- to medium-scale commercial or light industrial entities, such as a motor spare parts dealer, a glazing company, etc.

Yes, you can start with "Because of," because it's the start of a dependent clause. In formal writing, don't start with "Because" if all you create is a dependent clause - like "Because it's small but centrally located" with a period and no following main clause.

Dopey D · Answer

Understood, thanks...

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