is the comma before "but" or after?

Question

for some reason im getting really confused now. but i think it is before..not suree

Answer 1

EXAMPLE: I'm not sure what you're asking, but does this answer your question?
The comma is placed before the "but". It is only needed if there are two complete sentences joined by a conjunction (and, but, or) as in the above example.
For example, a comma would NOT be needed before the but in this sentence because there are NOT two complete sentences:
EXAMPLE: I wanted a hamburger but not frenchfries.

Answer 2

Yes! The commas before the "and" are necessary. If you don't add the comma, the words before it become a group. This only makes sense in some situations. Example: My favorite celebrity couples are Brad and Angelina, Beyonce and Jay Z, and Ellen and Portia.

Answer 3

Are we talking British English or American English?

I am English and I learnt that you never put a comma with the word but.

The word -but- itself indicates that you pause, so the comma is redundant.

Answer 4

The comma comes before but as in:
The candy was tasty, but it hurt my stomach.

Answer 5

BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE! not after!

example:
My dog adored people, but had a horrible case of smelly breath.

Luckily I made it across, but not everyody else did.

Answer 6

it comes before

Answer 7

Yup, it comes before.

Answer 8

It is before... the "but" is the start of a new clause.

Answer 9

I would like to buy a new car, but I cannot afford it. You are correct.

Answer 10

it comes be4