I know that you use comma when putting 2 independent clauses together like. For example, He ran, and I walked.
However doe you use the comma when the subject is the same for both sentnces? For example, I rested and I ate. does a comma go after "I rested"?
If the subjects are the same and we tak out the subject on the second sentence, do we put a comma after the first sentnce? For example, I rested and ate. Does a comma go after " I rested"?
2007-09-05 06:15:20 · 5 answers · asked by BIOBOY 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The sentence should read I rested and ate.
2007-09-05 06:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the comma before "and," "but," etc. is optional, no matter what type of clause. It's a judgment call. Read through the sentence, and if you feel it's awkward to not put a comma there, put it in. For example, in a short sentence, you could probably get away without a comma. If it's a real toss-up, try reading it aloud. As a general rule, If you realize you need to take a breath before the end of the sentence, go ahead and put the comma in.
2007-09-05 13:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer is YES. ALWAYS place a comma between two joined indendent clauses...ALWAYS. When I was in high school, the rule was an automatic F for turning in a paper without the comma between two joined independent clauses or for a comma splice. Needless to say we had this one drilled into us...
2007-09-05 13:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by realdreamcards 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the subject is listed once, there is no comma between verbs. If there are two subjects/nouns, be sure to use a comma.
2007-09-05 13:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second 'I' shouldn't be there. You don't need it. So I would write the sentence, "I rested and ate" because your subject is the same.
2007-09-05 13:23:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋