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Guest  +  28202 Wed, 21 Apr 04 01:02 PM
Please tell me how we use commas in conditional sentences.Do we use comma if start with the main clause.

You wil pass,if you study. is it correct?
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Orpheus  +  28212 Wed, 21 Apr 04 03:53 PM
It is the other way round. We use a comma if we start the sentence with the conditional clause.

You will pass if you study.
If you study, you will pass.
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Anonymous, 108 days ago
No, your example is not correct. But see the correct examples below:

 

Use the comma if the sentence starts with a conditional clause.

If the sentence starts with a conditional clause, use the comma.

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