If my answer to a question is the following "I indeed am one of them," should there be two commas before and after "indeed"? or is it : "I am indeed one of them"?
Thanks for your answers
2007-11-17 20:18:15 · 2 answers · asked by Wise_Guy 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
lol@ third answer "...Comma's are used..."!
2007-11-17 20:37:59 · update #1
The question comes down to how you said it. If you said all the words at the same pace, no comma. If you said 'I (pause) indeed (pause) am one of them.' definitely commas. The pause does not have to be long or extended - any pause, however slight, warrants a comma.
2007-11-21 10:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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When you use a colon, special grammar rules apply. So while that sentence would normally be a fragment for not having a complete predicate, the colon fills in for the verb. The comma is not required, but may be used for stylistic purposes. It is optional depending on how you want the sentence to be read. I kind of like it. In other words, that is a correct and grammatically appropriate title.
2016-04-05 04:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a comma before and after the word because it interrupts the sentence, which is the rule. You would do the same for the words "he said" if they were in the sentence. It simply makes it easier to read. Of course, if the writer intends for you to stumble over the sentence for some reason, then she or he has the right to leave out the commas.
2007-11-18 00:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by Nick 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Snails: Going the Distance One Inch at a Time. You don't need the comma. BTW, I love the title.
2016-03-18 07:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by Scharri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 23:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comma's are used primarily to pause and connect sentence fragments. I am sure,you are not.I am sure you are not.Compare these two sentences see which one makes more sense to you?
2007-11-17 20:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by Joker 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am indeed one of them. No commas needed. (Better sentence).
No commas are needed in either of your suggested sentences.
2007-11-17 20:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Your second suggestion is the better one. The first one is OK but the second one is more like the way we would speak.
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2007-11-17 20:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed I Am
2016-11-12 07:13:09 · answer #9 · answered by domingez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, indeed, am one of them.
2007-11-17 20:20:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋