Nightmare85
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2009
- Member Type
- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- German
- Home Country
- Germany
- Current Location
- Germany
Hello guys,
I often have problems with commas, when to use them and when not.
Several times I got hints, now I'll try to create some example sentences with the hope that they are correct.
1. My father, whose car was stolen a week ago, will buy a new one this week.
2. A woman who doesn't apply make-up hardly exists.
3. My computer, that has been existed for 3 years, becomes too old.
4. Computers that exist for more than 3 years should be replaced by new ones.
5. My cat died, which makes me very sad.
6. Tom is a guy who never gives up.
I believe, that:
#1 and #3 need commas because I'm talking about one (a specific one).
#2 and #4 don't need commas because I'm talking about the generality.
#5 could need a comma in order to markedly separate the two parts.
#6 doesn't need a comma but I can't explain it...
Cheers!
I often have problems with commas, when to use them and when not.
Several times I got hints, now I'll try to create some example sentences with the hope that they are correct.
1. My father, whose car was stolen a week ago, will buy a new one this week.
2. A woman who doesn't apply make-up hardly exists.
3. My computer, that has been existed for 3 years, becomes too old.
4. Computers that exist for more than 3 years should be replaced by new ones.
5. My cat died, which makes me very sad.
6. Tom is a guy who never gives up.
I believe, that:
#1 and #3 need commas because I'm talking about one (a specific one).
#2 and #4 don't need commas because I'm talking about the generality.
#5 could need a comma in order to markedly separate the two parts.
#6 doesn't need a comma but I can't explain it...
Cheers!