Deepurple
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Hi, I've come across an explanation about the use or unuse of a comma before "because" that would make a difference to the meaning of a sentence.
To illustrate, may I quote the example of the book at here:
"The scheme was not approved, becuase of the shortage of water."
The author said if the comma was omitted before "because", the sentence would mean "The scheme was appoved for some other reasons than the shortage of water." His reasoning has not got across to me until now, and the use/unuse of a comma before "because" has confused me for ages.
Would anyone have a go at that? More examples of the use/unuse of a comma before "because" with explanations are appreciated. Thank you.
To illustrate, may I quote the example of the book at here:
"The scheme was not approved, becuase of the shortage of water."
The author said if the comma was omitted before "because", the sentence would mean "The scheme was appoved for some other reasons than the shortage of water." His reasoning has not got across to me until now, and the use/unuse of a comma before "because" has confused me for ages.
Would anyone have a go at that? More examples of the use/unuse of a comma before "because" with explanations are appreciated. Thank you.