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  1. 21-Mar-2011, 04:32 #1
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    Default Is comma needed?

    He tried very hard(,) yet he could not carry the heavy chair.

    Is a comma needed after 'hard'.

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    Default Re: Is comma needed?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tan Elaine View Post
    He tried very hard(,) yet he could not carry the heavy chair.

    Is a comma needed after 'hard'.
    You do need a comma.

    Some prefer to use 'and yet' rather than simply 'yet' as a conjunction.
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