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Latest post Wed, Feb 28 2007 2:50 AM by Grammar Geek. 3 replies.
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Hexerei  +  333702 Tue, 27 Feb 07 12:07 PM
I've always added the comma without doubt until someone recently told me I'm wrong to do so. What say all of you?

Also, what if I want to say, "Oh, no, Chris! You're bleeding!" Comma or no comma after, "oh," please?
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Piedone, 2 yr 268 days ago

oh, no = oh ......... no

oh no= ohno

Hexerei  +  333897 Tue, 27 Feb 07 10:31 PM
So, are you saying that is correct with or without a comma, depending on the intended meaning? I'm sorry, but I don't quite understand!
Grammar Geek  +  333990 Wed, 28 Feb 07 02:50 AM

"Oh no!" is an exclamation of dismay. Don't use a comma.

But "Oh, no, Chris, that's not the problem at all." Do you see the difference?

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