Pedantric
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I am proof reading a book and keep encountering the same issue, which has me scratching my head. It is exemplified in the following sentences:
1. ‘The result of his speech was that a large number of men agreed to strike, and, notwithstanding threats and blows and the menace of bayonet points, some two hundred men refused to leave their barrack room that night.’
2. I ventured a little way from our hollow, taking care to remain hidden by the heath till I found a little channel of clear water and, filling our water bottle, made my way back to my companion.
3. The men were told that they should receive no more parcels or letters until they resumed work, and that if they persisted in their attitude, they should be sent to work in punishment camps among the marshes of Hannover;
I'd like to know the rule here. Should I place a comma before or after the conjunction 'and', or perhaps both before and after? (all three methods are used in the examples above!). I would like to know the rule that pertains here. Any links showing this rule would also be appreciated.
Thanks!
1. ‘The result of his speech was that a large number of men agreed to strike, and, notwithstanding threats and blows and the menace of bayonet points, some two hundred men refused to leave their barrack room that night.’
2. I ventured a little way from our hollow, taking care to remain hidden by the heath till I found a little channel of clear water and, filling our water bottle, made my way back to my companion.
3. The men were told that they should receive no more parcels or letters until they resumed work, and that if they persisted in their attitude, they should be sent to work in punishment camps among the marshes of Hannover;
I'd like to know the rule here. Should I place a comma before or after the conjunction 'and', or perhaps both before and after? (all three methods are used in the examples above!). I would like to know the rule that pertains here. Any links showing this rule would also be appreciated.
Thanks!