Is there a limit to how many commas there should be in a sentence?
It is vital to know that NO sentence should EVER be more than 25 words!!! Commas in a sentence indicate either making a separate note about the subject, introducing an additional fact, or to express an opinion/state a fact, mostly though, a comma gives the reader a chance to take a breath. Imagine a sentence written without commas...I think I'd run out of air before I even finished saying it. An example of using commas correctly:I am, quite frankly, rather annoyed that Jane hasn't responded to my text messages. Here, the 'quite frankly' is placed between commas to express your immediate feeling. "As an author, I find using punctuation correctly is vital, because if you don't you could ruin your work." Here, you are identifying the nature of this sentence - a reader will immediately match 'author' to 'books'. Next, you've personalized the sentence by using the first person pronoun: 'I". The words " find using punctuation correctly.." indicates you are going to voice your opinion. Placing the comma after the word 'vital' makes the reader aware that you're going to tell him why your opinion has merit: 'you could ruin your work.' The rest is up to the reader to interpret. A common pitfall to many, many writers is ambiguity. A great example of this is a sign I saw on the side of a building: "Airconditioners Training Center, all newcomers welcome" So, does that mean actual airconditioners are welcome to train to be airconditioners? Or is it, as I'm quite sure it should be (see how placing my observation between commas makes it clear that I am speaking from a personal point of view?), that the center is for people who work on airconditioners to be trained to do so. I found this to be the perfect example of ambiguity resulting from poor punctuation. I nearly cried I was laughing so hard. Let me know if that helped.
Is this sentence missing a comma?
Yes, it should go after apparently. Since the sentence could function without the apparently, it is a dependent clause that must be separated by a comma.
Do i need a comma in the beginning of this sentence?
Eventually, white foam fills the water as a result of the thunderous waves. or is it Eventually white foam fills the water as a result of the thunderous waves.
Is there such thing as too many commas in a sentence?
There can be too many commas in a sentence. Here are a few examples: 1. Well, what I really want to do, is go to the kitchen, and get a glass of water. 2. Well, what I really want to do is go to the kitchen and get a glass of water, then I will probably want something to eat, so I'll make a sandwich. 3. Well, what I really want to do is go to the kitchen and get a glass of water. Sentence 1 has commas in unnecessary places. Sentence 2 is a run-on. Sentence 3 is correct. I hope this helps!
Is there a comma after the sentence "In the novel, to kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee..."?
No. Just underline To Kill A Mockingbird and put a comma after Lee. (:
Should "in fact" always be set off by commas mid-sentence?
Clarity first! If your sentence reads cleaner, is more easily comprehended, without the commas, then omit the commas. If the commas aid comprehension, put them in. Wendy Krieger wrote: A short statement in fact, should have it after but not before the comma.That seems to me wrong. You need either two commas or none. You can't set off one end of a parenthetical phrase without setting off the other. The exception is if there would have been a comma there anyway. But, if we pull the "in fact" out of this sentence, we see that there is no comma: A short statement should have it after but not before the comma.So, since the comma is only there to set off the phrase "in fact," you have to set off both ends or neither. Both of these are okay: A short statement in fact should have it after but not before the comma.A short statement, in fact, should have it after but not before the comma.Whereas this ...A short statement in fact, should have it after but not before the comma.strikes me as just weird.
Are commas used after using the word "perhaps" in a sentence?
Sometimes. Most of the time you shouldn't. Here's an example where you shouldn't: If you're thirsty you can go to a restaurant, or perhaps a bar. If there is an internal sentence modifier, or a side thought, within the sentence it could make sense to place a comma after 'perhaps.Example: Perhaps, if you eat meat, you'll enjoy the steakhouse. Or if the word 'perhaps' is itself the sentence modifier. Example: Or, perhaps, you'd like the vegetarian place instead.