Should you put a comma before because? She was late, because there was lots of traffic. (I was taught that this was incorrect, but have seen several textbooks use it this way recently.) --------------------------------------------------------------- It depends on whether the subordinate statement is important. eg Q - Why was she late? A - She was late because there was lots of traffic. eg Q - Was she early or late? A - She was late, because there was lots of traffic. It might help you to consider that a comma represents a pause in speaking. Try saying your senetnce aloud, and see if you pause. (I know this is not easy if English is not your native language. ) http://www.englishforums.com/English/Commas/mvbhk/post.htm#1022443 http://www.englishforums.com/English/DoCommaBecause/vhpcr/post.htm#372906 -- ※ 編輯: Chengheong 來自: 163.30.191.250 (04/12 18:10)