punctuation question

I'm writing my research paper and I need to figure out if I need a comma for the following sentence or not:

She sacrifices herself allowing the men to hit her.

Would I need a comma after herself or not?
Thanks so much!

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm writing my research paper and I need to figure out if I need a comma for the following sentence or not:

She sacrifices herself, allowing the men to hit her.

Would I need a comma after herself, or not? Yes you do, in both sentences.
Thanks so much!

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2006

Good shot! :lol:

non-teacher

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She sacrifices herself allowing the men to hit her.

Would I need a comma after herself or not?

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I thought the sentences are fine without commas.

However, I'd prefer:
She sacrifices herself by allowing the men to hit her.