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It depends. Here are examples: In this sentence, a comma is only necessary after the "for example": For example, yesterday she fell down and didn't even cry. In this sentence, a comma is necessary before and after "for example": You, for example, would also be depressed if you were failing trigonometry.
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Do you need a comma before and?
It is usually not necessary.
In a compound sentence do you use a comma before the word and?
Example: It was hot, humid, and raining. In the example above, the comma after "humid" is unnecessary but acceptable. The use of the comma before 'and' is called the 'serial comma' or the 'Oxford comma', it's optional. Many people use the serial comma for clarity. The other use of a comma is to break up a long sentence, and signifies a slight pause. Example: He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base.
Do you put a comma before or after and?
Before EX: I need eggs, and butter.
When can you use a comma after and?
When its not used in a list for example you will need to stay safe here ,and remember to stay with us
Commas before and?
I assume that you are asking whether one should use a comma before 'and' when writing a series of items. For example: When you are going shopping, please buy milk, eggs, butter, and cheese. Unfortunately, there is no one concrete answer to this question. In fact, the question as to whether one should put a comma before the 'and' when completing a series is so hotly debated among grammar enthusiasts that it has received a name: the Oxford comma. Those who support the use of this comma before the 'and' argue that when a comma is not used, it makes the last two items seem as if they are part of one unit. For example: My favourite types of sandwich are egg salad, tomato, peanut butter and jam. Though technically it is not grammatically correct if one takes 'peanut butter and jam' to be a single type of preferred sandwich, it is a common misreading of the sentence. However, for those who do not support the use of this comma, the argument is that 'and' takes the place of the comma--that and literally has the same meaning as a comma in this context. An example would be this: I need to buy pencils, erasers, pencil crayons and looseleaf. There is no real 'right' answer to this question; it is merely a matter of consistency and personal preference. I like to use a comma before 'and', but if you don't, that is also fine. The important thing is that you remain consistent. If you are going to put a comma before 'and' in a list, then always do it.
Do comma required before as well as?
The general rule is that it doesn't need a comma before it. Example: I like apples as well as guavas.
When should be a comma placed before 'but' or after 'but'?
A comma typically comes before 'but' when it connects two independent clauses. However, if 'but' is used in a compound predicate, it usually does not need a comma before it.
Do you put the comma before or after the word otherwise?
Generally, the comma should be placed before the word "otherwise" when used to introduce an alternative or contrast. For example: "I need to leave now, otherwise I will be late."
Do you use a comma before except?
Yes, you can put a comma before except. Example of a comma before except in a sentence- She can do it, except that the mountain is too steep
Do you always need a comma before where?
No. There is no word in English that always requires a comma before it.
Do you use a comma before the word so?
You do not always need to use a comma with the word sobut if you do, it is best to only use the comma before the word. An example is "The travellers faced a long drive home, so they decided to stop at MacDonald's first."
Comma before name?
In English, use a comma before someone's name when directly addressing them in a sentence or letter. For example: "John, could you please pass me the salt?"
Does eg always need a comma before and after its use?
In the U.S., "e.g." almost always needs a comma before and after. (According to the Chicago Manual of Style and others.) Usually when we say, "for example," before listing examples, we offset "for example" by commas. An abbreviation meaning the same thing is no different. But I understand that in the U.K. they often leave out the comma. I can't verify that.
Comma before or after the word 'like'?
Typically, a comma is placed before the word 'like' when it is introducing an example or comparison. For example: "I enjoy outdoor activities, like hiking and swimming."
Do you need a comma before the word despite?
Yes, you would typically need a comma before the word "despite" when it is used to introduce a contrasting element in a sentence. For example: "I went for a run, despite the rain."
Do you use a comma when using the word before?
You do not always need to use a comma with the word sobut if you do, it is best to only use the comma before the word. An example is "The travellers faced a long drive home, so they decided to stop at MacDonald's first."
A comma is usually not needed when a sentence includes an extra phrase beginning with the word?
"and," "but," "or," or "nor." This is known as a coordinating conjunction. For example, "I like to hike and swim" does not need a comma before "and."
