Like in this sentence
I hope you don't think I think you're useless, because I don't.
2007-12-07 07:55:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No, don't use a comma before because when the subordinate clause follows the main clause.
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2007-12-07 09:04:08 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A comma goes there. Do not put in a semicolon. Two independent clauses and they take a comma.
Always simplify where you can. Adding peripheral material doesn't make you look smart, just hard to understand.
2007-12-07 16:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by moonspot318 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe a semicolon should go there
or take out because and leave the comma where its at
usually commas dont go before because but u have a complex sentence
u could also put another conjunction in ther-just make sure it sounds right
hope i helped
2007-12-07 16:00:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think a comma is perfectly acceptable.
2007-12-07 16:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by fishpike 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like diamond said, you could use a semicolon. I would hyphenate it.
2007-12-07 16:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by Amy F 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋