Em Dash and comma

[Mr. X]

Hi Friends!

This is a little complex.

This is an example using both em dash and comma. Please do let me know whether both forms are okay.

1) He tried to create a little wealth[FONT=&quot]—[/FONT]and a little security[FONT=&quot]—[/FONT]in that situation.

2) He tried to create a little wealth, and a little security, in that situation. (the reason for comma is because I want a pause after wealth).

What I mean is: em dash creates a nice pause and THEN we add 'a little security' right after that. Can we also use comma in its place to create a similar effect?

Thanks,
Mr. X

 

[Allen165]

Hi Friends!

This is a little complex.

This is an example using both em dash and comma. Please do let me know whether both forms are okay.

1) He tried to create a little wealth[FONT=&quot]—[/FONT]and a little security[FONT=&quot]—[/FONT]in that situation.

2) He tried to create a little wealth, and a little security, in that situation. (the reason for comma is because I want a pause after wealth).

What I mean is: em dash creates a nice pause and THEN we add 'a little security' right after that. Can we also use comma in its place to create a similar effect?

Thanks,
Mr. X

NOT A TEACHER.

Both sentences are correct. The first one puts more emphasis on "and a little security."

 

[Barb_D]

I'd use the em-dash, but it's just a matter of style which one you choose.