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Re: Is comma needed? Quote:
Originally Posted by Grinkl Hi! techers.
A:We need to regulate the system.
B:I agree that regulations are necessary but there's a problem.
A:What is it?
B:The problem is how to regulate it.
I want to/would like to know two things about the conversation. First, is there any wrong part above? Second, isn't a comma necessary before but in the first
B line like ", but there's a problem"?
thanks in advance.
regards. | No, the comma is not necessary. It is optional in this context.
The dialogue is fine. |