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Where does the comma go in also?
It is required to put a comma after also when you put the word at the beginning of a sentence. When it is inside of a sentence, the comma isn’t required, most of the times. “Also, I want to say that I enjoy skiing.”
How do you punctuate also?
“Not only… but also” can be used to connect either nouns or clauses. When it connects nouns, you never use commas, but when connecting clauses that are complete sentences, you use a comma to separate them. My favorite food is not only lobster but also scallops and shrimp.
Can I start a sentence with also?
Starting a sentence with also
- Our research demonstrates that dogs like food.
- Also, they like to be hugged.
- Also, the dog wanted food.
- Also enclosed are the tickets.
- Also important is the dog’s health.
Do you put a comma before also known as?
Names and phrases that are preceded by “also known as…” are regarded as non-essential clauses and written between commas: “In modern times, the most effective way to coordinate behavior, other than through government, has been through a company, also known as a firm.”
How do you write and also?
There is no rule that limits the use of also, however, it’s better to use “As well/either/too” towards the end of the sentence. Usually, English speakers use “also” towards the end of the sentence in Spoken English and not Written English.
How do you use the word also?
You use also, too, or as well when you are giving more information about something. Also is usually used in front of a verb. If there is no auxiliary verb, you put also immediately in front of the verb, unless the verb is be. I also began to be interested in cricket.
Can I use also after and?
Although the addition of “also” after “and” is often verbose, the two words do not mean quite the same thing. And is a conjunction. It joins words, phrases and clauses. Also is an adverb meaning “in the same manner, in addition, as well.” It’s useful when some sort of contrast is wanted.
Is it correct to write and also?
Normally and also is used to mark nouns at the end of a list, rather than clauses. And independent sentences are even less likely. And also is like and and or also also. It might not be strictly incorrect, but it’s seldom useful.
When to use a comma before and?
Whether the and is linking two independent clauses
Does the word ‘however’ need a comma before and after it?
If you’re using “however” to indicate a shift in perspective, put a comma after the word. You’ll normally want a semi-colon before “however,” not a comma, in this usage. i usually do a period—then start the sentence with however. ex: The medicine helped my cold.
Do you have to use a comma before yet?
Yes it is necessary to bring the comma before. “Yet” is a coordinating conjunction that is used to join two independent clauses along with a comma to avoid a comma splice. There are several ways to join two independent clauses, and one way is the use of the coordinating conjunctions popularly known as FANBOYS(For, and,nor,but,or,yet,so)
Do you need comma or any other punctuations after etc?
Generally, in American English, if “etc.” is used in the middle of a sentence, it is followed by a comma. (Tennis, soccer, baseball, etc., are outdoor games.) However, if this word appears at the end of a sentence then the period (which is part of “etc.”) serves as the final punctuation mark.