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Many posts mention that relative pronouns, especially 'that', should not be preceded by a comma.
I read that 'that' is an essential modifier and should not be preceded by a comma. Is this correct?
Also, is it necessary that other relative pronouns such as 'whose', 'which', 'whom' should not be preceded by a comma? Is it an absolute grammar rule?
Have made 2-3 mistakes because of this.
@GMATNinja- I know you advise against following absolute grammar rules. Can you shed some light on this?
egmat CrackverbalGMAT Would also like to know from you.
Looking forward to some more clarity so to prevent eliminating the right answer because of this confusion
I read that 'that' is an essential modifier and should not be preceded by a comma. Is this correct?
Also, is it necessary that other relative pronouns such as 'whose', 'which', 'whom' should not be preceded by a comma? Is it an absolute grammar rule?
Have made 2-3 mistakes because of this.
@GMATNinja- I know you advise against following absolute grammar rules. Can you shed some light on this?
egmat CrackverbalGMAT Would also like to know from you.
Looking forward to some more clarity so to prevent eliminating the right answer because of this confusion
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28 Apr 2023, 22:33
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You are correct. You don’t need to, or rather you don’t put a comma before that.
It’s interesting that you are mentioning making a few mistakes. GMAT does not test punctuation really.
You would use a comma to separate a nonrestrictive relative clause. So potentially you would use it with who or whose etc
If you’re curious about commas we do have a 3 page guide in the GMAT Club ultimate grammar book. Page 196 I believe.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-grammar ... 02387.html
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It’s interesting that you are mentioning making a few mistakes. GMAT does not test punctuation really.
You would use a comma to separate a nonrestrictive relative clause. So potentially you would use it with who or whose etc
If you’re curious about commas we do have a 3 page guide in the GMAT Club ultimate grammar book. Page 196 I believe.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-grammar ... 02387.html
It is free to download.
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29 Apr 2023, 03:50
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WHICH can be preceded by a comma. May be worth checking/seeing how GMAC covers these words in correct answer choices as you go through the Official SCs.
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