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Poll: Commas

Commas

Last night I went out for dinner with some friends.
Last night, I went out for dinner with some friends.
Either could be used.

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 411
  • Comments: 6
  • Added: September 2007

Comments:

janette friolo

Much better if the comma was placed after last night and besides, mostly in that case the comma is always found after the word last night.

july7nyc

Usage of a comma is incorrect in this sentence because you are not listing anything, separating clauses, using adverbs, dates, numbers, names, geography, using parenthetical phrases, using quotes, or separating adjectives.

leo masar

It is always good to put a comma after an introductory phrase

j

to me, that comma shouldn't be there. I see it clear.

Grace Tjie

The sentence becomes more "alive" with comma.

Gloria

If one is reading aloud, then one prefers a natural break, in which to breathe. Comma!

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