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When to Use a Comma Before or After “But”?
When to use a comma before or after ‘but’?
When to use a comma ( , ) before or after ‘but‘ can depend on the context in which it’s used, but there are still standard rules where you should include a comma before the conjunction but.
Let this post clarify when and where to use a comma before the coordinating conjunction, but.
When connecting independent clauses
When you use “but” to join two independent clauses (each of which can stand alone as a sentence), a comma should be placed before “but”.
This helps clarify the relationship between the two independent clauses (complete thoughts) that are being connected in a sentence. Here are some common cases when you should use a comma before “but”:
I wanted to go to the movies, but I didn’t have enough money.
She studied for hours, but she still didn’t do well on the test.
I want to go to France this year, but my kids want to go to Italy.
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