Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Question about a comma
Hi Teachers,
In the following sentence, do I need a comma before 'and'? If not, could you tell me why please?
This is the last time you arrive here without a tie, and you mustn’t arrive late another time!
Thanks in advance
In the following sentence, do I need a comma before 'and'? If not, could you tell me why please?
This is the last time you arrive here without a tie, and you mustn’t arrive late another time!
Thanks in advance
Top answer
In the spoken reproof, the speaker would pause after 'tie' before emphasising and . In the written version, the comma reflects that momentary pause. Rover
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In the spoken reproof, the speaker would pause after 'tie' before emphasising and.
In the written version, the comma reflects that momentary pause.
Rover
In the written version, the comma reflects that momentary pause.
Rover
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Hi Rover,
Thank you for both replies. It is crystal clear now.
Best,
TS
Thank you for both replies. It is crystal clear now.
Best,
TS
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