Comma before “or” or no?











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    Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
    – Mick
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  • If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
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  • Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
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    Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
    – Mick
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  • If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
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    Jan 9 at 0:06










  • Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
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    Oct 11 at 2:21













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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans




or is it:




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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans




or is it:




"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." - George Evans








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    Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
    – Mick
    Jan 8 at 20:45










  • If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
    – KarlG
    Jan 9 at 0:06










  • Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
    – Hot Licks
    Oct 11 at 2:21














  • 2




    Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
    – Mick
    Jan 8 at 20:45










  • If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
    – KarlG
    Jan 9 at 0:06










  • Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
    – Hot Licks
    Oct 11 at 2:21








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Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45




Not applies to both parts of the conjunction, so no comma.
– Mick
Jan 8 at 20:45












If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06




If this is a direct citation then you also have to quote the punctuation as it was written.
– KarlG
Jan 9 at 0:06












Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21




Either one, depending on the author's intended emphasis.
– Hot Licks
Oct 11 at 2:21










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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans




From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans



This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.



However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?



You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.






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    The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.






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      "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans




      From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans



      This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.



      However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?



      You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.






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        "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans




        From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans



        This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.



        However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?



        You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.






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          "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans




          From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans



          This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.



          However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?



          You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.






          share|improve this answer













          "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." – George Evans




          From old technology – i.e., a source reference book – it should read "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way." - George Evans



          This is correct as 'not applies to both parts of the conjunction.



          However, I see that there are many, many examples picked up by a search have added the comma after day. Who do you trust?



          You need to cite the source that you are using and follow its punctuation.







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              The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.






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                The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.






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                  The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.






                  share|improve this answer












                  The coma belongs because a list is being used. I have no idea what the phrase not covers both sides of the conjunctionn means. How is that even relevant? Can you deny that a list is being used? For instance, I use commas after dependant clauses, explanatory remarks, or other cases where they are needed. That too Indicates a list of three or more items and a comma is needed.







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