Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Commas after words or phrases like "sure" or "of course"?
Hi. Please help. Is it correct to put commas after the words "sure" or "of course" they are placed at the front of the sentences? Somehow, I think I see them, more often than not, in conversations. I think if the phrase "of course" appears in the middle of sentences, it is correct to enclose them with commas, like "He will, of course, do it." On second thoughts, I think you don't have to put commas around it since it is short -- Now, I am really confused. Help...
eg,
Of course, I will do it.
Sure, it is no problem.
Of course, it would be a difficult thing for him to accept.
eg,
Of course, I will do it.
Sure, it is no problem.
Of course, it would be a difficult thing for him to accept.
Top answer
It is very much a matter of individual perception of the pause that the comma represents. When it is critical, let your teacher or publisher tell you what she wants. Here is what I would do: Of course I will do it.
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It is very much a matter of individual perception of the pause that the comma represents. When it is critical, let your teacher or publisher tell you what she wants. Here is what I would do:
Of course I will do it.
Sure. It is no problem.
Of course, it would be a difficult thing for him to accept. = I think it is obvious that
Of course I will do it.
Sure. It is no problem.
Of course, it would be a difficult thing for him to accept. = I think it is obvious that
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