[Grammar] Why doesn't this sentence have a comma?

Sammy_ · #1 02-Mar-2009, 07:01

This is the sentence: He is versatile because he can sing many different types of songs. Are these not two independent clauses? He is versatile. He can sing many different types of songs. So, it seems as though there should be a comma before because. I'm just trying to understand.

Thanks,
Sam

**bhaisahab** · #2 02-Mar-2009, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy_

This is the sentence: He is versatile because he can sing many different types of songs. Are these not two independent clauses? He is versatile. He can sing many different types of songs. So, it seems as though there should be a comma before because. I'm just trying to understand.

Thanks,
Sam

'He is versatile.' Why is he versatile? 'He is versatile because he can sing many different types of songs.' 'Because' is the key.

Sammy_ · #3 02-Mar-2009, 08:43

So, "he is versatile" is a dependent clause this instant?

kitosdad · #4 02-Mar-2009, 13:43

So, "he is versatile" is a dependent clause in this instance ?

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