In informal writing, such as a text message or casual email, it is acceptable to use a comma at the end of a sentence in a dialog to indicate a pause or trailing off. However, in formal writing, like academic papers or professional correspondence, it is not standard practice to end a sentence in a dialog with a comma.
Yes, it is generally a good idea as it prevents that sentence from becoming too long. It is like a "pause" in the sentence.
No, a comma is not needed after "yes" when starting a sentence.
No, you do not need to put a comma after "To begin with" when it is used as an introductory phrase in a sentence.
Typically, a comma is not used immediately after "though" in a sentence. However, if "though" is used as a conjunction at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a contrasting idea, a comma may be used after it.
You can put a comma before or after just about any word if the sentence structure requires it. If the sentence structure does not require it, it may be permissable to use a comma to assist in clarity and avoid confusion. Otherwise, don't use a comma. Have I confused you yet? Using a comma does not depend on the word, it depends on the structure of the sentence.
Yes, it is generally a good idea as it prevents that sentence from becoming too long. It is like a "pause" in the sentence.
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.
"Etc" will usually come at the end of a list, so no. I believe that it is optional to put a period after it if it is not at the end of a sentence.
Put a comma
Should you put a comma before a person's name that comes at the end of the sentence, Miss Smith? A comma represents a slight pause. Speak your sentence with and without a pause just before the person's name. As you can see, a slight pause belongs there. Therefore, a comma belongs there. The purpose of punctuation is to make your sentences more readable. A comma makes the sentence more readable and easier to understand when spoken out loud. The two are almost one in the same.
No, a comma is not needed after "yes" when starting a sentence.
No, you do not need to put a comma after "To begin with" when it is used as an introductory phrase in a sentence.
Typically, a comma is not used immediately after "though" in a sentence. However, if "though" is used as a conjunction at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a contrasting idea, a comma may be used after it.
No.
Sometimes. It depends on the sentence.
You can put a comma before or after just about any word if the sentence structure requires it. If the sentence structure does not require it, it may be permissable to use a comma to assist in clarity and avoid confusion. Otherwise, don't use a comma. Have I confused you yet? Using a comma does not depend on the word, it depends on the structure of the sentence.
Yes, you can put a comma after "apparently" when it is used to introduce information that adds to or clarifies the previous statement. The comma helps to indicate a pause in the sentence and improve readability.