Comma before “while”
I've been taught that while proceeded by a comma means "whereas", and that when it is not, is interpreted to mean "at the same time".
I wanted to ensure I was correct not to include a comma in the following sentence
I was also reminded of the importance of using empathy while still maintaining a position of clinical neutrality.
Thanks!
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I've been taught that while proceeded by a comma means "whereas", and that when it is not, is interpreted to mean "at the same time".
I wanted to ensure I was correct not to include a comma in the following sentence
I was also reminded of the importance of using empathy while still maintaining a position of clinical neutrality.
Thanks!
commas
asked Jan 5 at 2:03
George KGeorge K
171
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I've been taught that while proceeded by a comma means "whereas", and that when it is not, is interpreted to mean "at the same time".
I wanted to ensure I was correct not to include a comma in the following sentence
I was also reminded of the importance of using empathy while still maintaining a position of clinical neutrality.
Thanks!
commas
asked Jan 5 at 2:03
George KGeorge K
171
I've been taught that while proceeded by a comma means "whereas", and that when it is not, is interpreted to mean "at the same time".
I wanted to ensure I was correct not to include a comma in the following sentence
I was also reminded of the importance of using empathy while still maintaining a position of clinical neutrality.
Thanks!
commas
commas
asked Jan 5 at 2:03
George KGeorge K
171
asked Jan 5 at 2:03
George KGeorge K
171
asked Jan 5 at 2:03
George KGeorge K
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asked Jan 5 at 2:03
George KGeorge K
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asked Jan 5 at 2:03
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Your sentence is correct.
Don't text while driving. Same idea with fewer modifiers and an intransitive verb.
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Your sentence is correct.
Don't text while driving. Same idea with fewer modifiers and an intransitive verb.
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Your sentence is correct.
Don't text while driving. Same idea with fewer modifiers and an intransitive verb.
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Your sentence is correct.
Don't text while driving. Same idea with fewer modifiers and an intransitive verb.
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Your sentence is correct.
Don't text while driving. Same idea with fewer modifiers and an intransitive verb.
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