For example – we are in the process of arranging dates for a visit and, we are currently looking at the week commencing April 16 as possible dates.
Personally I will not put the comma because I don’t it’s required.
An example of where I think a comma is necessary and he takes it out – In May 2004, the client contacted the doctor in relation to two of his cases.
I think the comma in the above sentence is necessary but he takes it out.
2007-03-20 01:03:50 · 19 answers · asked by swish 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I would put the comma in the second example, but the sentence makes sense without it too. the first example does not need a comma, this displays really bad use of punctuation.
2007-03-20 01:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Nickynackynoo 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're dead on the money both times!
It is chronically WRONG to put a comma after "and"....at any time!!! This is mainly because a comma and the word "and" are kind of the same thing.
There isn't really, a need for the comma, in your second sentence but it is okay to leave, it there too...
hehe...fooling with you in that last sentence...
We've lost a lot of our grammatical sensibilities over the last 20 years or so, especially in relation to the use of the apostrophe in the possesive sense. There's a lot of laziness creeping into the English language when it's written.
I've just noticed that your opening sentence has unnecessary commas after "unnecessary" and "below" too! try using brackets more. Another thing you can use is three dots "..." to join things.
Maybe you could buy a grammatical dictionary and learn together...then he won't feel like you're trying look smarter or get the better of him!
Love and Light,
Jarrah
2007-03-20 08:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by jarrah_fortytwo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In your example, that comma is totally unnecessary after the word and. Your last example is almost correct. The comma in the business world of perfect letters says you type it In May, 2004 the client....
I would have typed it liked this.
We are in the process of scheduling a visit. We are hopeful that we may commence said visit April 16, 2004 if possible.
The last one...In May, 2004 the client contacted the doctor regarding two cases.
That is how I would write it. But then again, Penn State, stuffed shirt CEO's really didn't teach me that much. Catholic Elementary School did though.
2007-03-20 08:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your boss is wrong.
In may 2004 is a prepositional phrase and must be separated from the subject of the sentence with a comma. If you change the sentence to read as follows, you still must use a comma. The comma indicates a brief pause when you read it.
The client contacted the doctor in May 2004, in relation to two of his cases.
2007-03-20 08:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
For example, we are....,and we are currently.....
Personally, I will not put....
In May 2004 the client contacted.....
No comma is necessary. Though the phrase "In May 2004" is adverbial and lifted in front of the subject, modern style is sparse on commas and omits them after short adverbials where there is no possibility of misunderstanding.
Personally, I use the comma, but it is not necessary ---so your boss is correct.
2007-03-20 08:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by violetb 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your Boss is INCORRECT, to DO so!
However, there IS a need, for a SECOND comma, - the CORRECT form of that sentence, is given, below!
"In May, 2004, the client contacted the doctor, in relation, to two of his cases."
However, you may wish to revise this, again. How's this?
"In May, 2004, the client contacted the doctor, with reference, to two of his cases."
Perhaps, - also, - you MIGHT consider referring to the "CLIENT" as the "PATIENT", - you don't specify that, though, - so, I might be wrong!
I HOPE I have helped, - but, I fear, that I've just confused you, even FURTHER.
2007-03-20 09:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by Spike 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There's no comma needed after the "and" in the first sentence and you are correct on the second example as well.
2007-03-20 08:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Certainly he is wrong about the first example, (comma to create pause for impact) completely wrong. The second example, however, (using comma to create a hiatus to give the point I am going to make more impact) is open to debate; (semicolon - I am about to explain what I just stated) you are speaking about one subject so there is no need to break it up with a comma and there is not really a big enough pause to warrant a comma since the sentence has only just started. There is no need to make an impact. Having said that, (comma to create pause to consider what I just said) it is acceptable in every day language.
2007-03-20 08:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You are so correct and he is soooo wrong. Your sentance calls for a natural pause after the date which is what the comma does. And you never, ever put a comma after "and". I remember getting my knuckles whacked by the english teacher (before corp punishment was banned!) for doing that and I have never done it again!
You should mention it to him, especially if you are seen as the eventual publisher of the work - I would hate to be seen as having bad grammar skills when its someone else's fault!
2007-03-20 08:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by beanie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The comma is a valuable, useful punctuation device because it separates the structural elements of sentences into manageable segments. The rules provided here are those found in traditional handbooks; however, in certain rhetorical contexts and for specific purposes, these rules may be broken.
(see web site for details)
2007-03-20 08:12:16 · answer #10 · answered by Indiana Frenchman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋