Are commas needed?

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tamguatlay

#514940 Sat, 17 May 08 05:57 PM

John, who saved my life, is my best friend.

Are the commas after 'John' and 'life' optional?

Thanks in advance.

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Yoong Liat

#514954 Sat, 17 May 08 06:41 PM

Hi Tamguatlay

Commas are needed, not optional.

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New2grammar

#514955 Sat, 17 May 08 06:48 PM

Hi Yoong Liat,

Is 'the' optional in your sentence?

[The] Commas are needed, not optional

Thanks!

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Yoong Liat

#514959 Sat, 17 May 08 07:00 PM

New2grammar

Hi Yoong Liat,

Is 'the' optional in your sentence?

[The] Commas are needed, not optional

Thanks!

Since the questioner asks "Are the commas optional?" I should have said 'The commas ... ' Thanks for pointing out my mistake.