Comma before “or” or no?
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
or is it:
"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." - George Evans
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
or is it:
"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." - George Evans
commas
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Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45
If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06
Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
or is it:
"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." - George Evans
commas
edited Jan 8 at 21:21
Mick
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asked Jan 8 at 20:40
Franklin
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
or is it:
"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." - George Evans
commas
commas
edited Jan 8 at 21:21
Mick
7,91811239
asked Jan 8 at 20:40
Franklin
222
edited Jan 8 at 21:21
Mick
7,91811239
asked Jan 8 at 20:40
Franklin
222
edited Jan 8 at 21:21
Mick
7,91811239
edited Jan 8 at 21:21
Mick
7,91811239
edited Jan 8 at 21:21
Mick
7,91811239
7,91811239
asked Jan 8 at 20:40
Franklin
222
asked Jan 8 at 20:40
Franklin
222
asked Jan 8 at 20:40
Franklin
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222
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Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45
If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06
Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21
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Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45
If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06
Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21
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Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45
Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45
If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06
If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06
Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21
Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans
From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.
However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?
You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
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The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans
From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.
However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?
You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
867411
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans
From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.
However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?
You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
867411
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans
From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.
However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?
You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
867411
"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans
From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans
This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.
However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?
You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
867411
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
867411
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
867411
answered Jan 9 at 15:50
Livrecache
867411
867411
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add a comment |
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The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
Logikal
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up vote
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The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
Logikal
1443
add a comment |
up vote
-3
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up vote
-3
down vote
The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
Logikal
1443
The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
Logikal
1443
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
Logikal
1443
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
Logikal
1443
answered Jan 9 at 16:44
Logikal
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Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45
If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06
Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21