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Say your sentence aloud. If you find you pause before the word 'therefore', you will probably want to insert a comma. If you do not pause, no comma is required. Use a comma when the sense requires it, not because you have a specific word in your sentence.
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Do you use a comma before and after therefore?
A comma is not typically used before "therefore." However, a comma may be used after "therefore" to separate it from the rest of the sentence when it is starting the clause.
Where does the comma and semi colon go when using therefore in a sentence?
The comma goes before "therefore" when it is used to connect two independent clauses. The semicolon goes before "therefore" when it is used to separate two closely related independent clauses.
Do you use a comma before the word therefore?
Either a comma or a semi colon can be used, depending on the rest of the sentence.
Does a comma go before a connective or after?
Before eg. The television has broken, therefore I will get it fixed.
Where do you put a comma when using the word therefore in a sentence?
You typically place a comma before and after the word "therefore" when it is used in the middle of a sentence. For example: "I studied hard for the exam, therefore, I passed with flying colors."
Does a comma go before or after the word therefore?
Not necessarily either. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma. Commas are a feature of sentence structure, not of words. " Your data is incomplete and your conclusion is therefore wrong." both before and after UNLESS its at the start of a new sentence "i like to run, therefore, i run a lot. yes, but should also reference to lexis and structures.
What punctuation does you use for therefore?
If it is used as what is termed an "interrupter," you use a comma. If it is joining two clauses, you use a semicolon before it and a comma after it. Interrupter: He would, therefore, appreciate a quick response. Joining clauses: He appreciates quick responses; therefore, I shall endeavour to provide them without delay.
Such as a comma b and c or a comma b comma and c People say the last comma before and is not necessary?
last comma before the and is not necessary
Is there a comma before and after the word or?
A comma is typically placed before "or" when it separates independent clauses in a sentence. However, a comma is not needed after "or" in most cases.
Does a comma go before the word in?
No, a comma does not go before the word 'in'.
Is there a comma after but?
no. if but before is a sentence on its on and after but is a sentence on its own then put a comma before but.
Do you put a comma before or?
The comma goes after.
