Grammer help! commas?

Question

In the following sentence where should I put a comma and does it need one? Thanks! (it's for an essay im writing)


"The book and song both emphasize that we need another’s perspective and advice to help guide us in a more healthy direction when sorting out our problems rather than being consumed by them."

Answer 1

In the way it is phrased, it almost can't be broken up by commas. The commas would bring relief to the speaker or reader, true. But, the thought is one complete thought as it stands.

How about restructuring it like this (if allowed). Second sentence can now be split with a comma to relieve a run-on sentence.

"The book and song both emphasize that we need another’s perspective and advice. This would help guide us in a healthy direction when sorting out our problems, rather than being consumed by them."

Answer 2

I'm not exactly sure if it needs one. If you think one should be put there, this would be the correct way:

Place a comma after perspective
Insert the word "they" between "and" and "advise"

If you do both those steps, this would be a compound sentence w/o any errors

Answer 3

The comma belongs after the word problems.

Answer 4

A comma after problems would help the readability of the
sentence, although technically you don't have to put one there.

Answer 5

The only comma I would insert would be after "problems". A comma anywhere else would be incorrect.

Answer 6

This is a run on sentence and should be broken down into two sentences.

Answer 7

it seems like it doesn't neeed any commas to me. i'm in 9th grade, if you trust what i think. =)

Answer 8

I think you should add some words and spit it into two sentences.

Answer 9

problems, rather