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Day: July 11, 2024

889. Comma before But – No Comma before Because

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

The word but is a coordination conjunction – one of the FANBOYS. Always use a comma before but when starting a second complete thought. Today is sunny, but tomorrow it will rain. I like milk, but my dad prefers soda.Two… Read more889. Comma before But – No Comma before Because

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