I said nothing, nor did I raise my hand

[Tara2]

If the comma be deleted, is the sentence wrong? Is the comma essential here?

I said nothing, nor did I raise my hand.

 

[Rover_KE]

It's essential.

 

[Tarheel]

In normal speech there would be a pause right where the comma is. So I would leave it in.

(Cross posted.)

 

[GoesStation]

If the comma [STRIKE]be[/STRIKE] is deleted, is the sentence wrong?

See above.