Comma with Too: A Beginner’s Guide

by | Nov 27, 2024 | Punctuation Rules

Punctuation is crucial for better writing becuase it tells the reader where to pause or stop while reading. One confusing thing about the correct use of punctuation is that when to use comma specifically with word “too”. 

In this article, you will learn whether or not to use comma with too.

Commas with Too

You have likely read senences in which there was a comma before and or after the adverb too when it is used to mean “besides” or “also,” but is this correct usage? The fact is, there is only one circumstance when commas are required with this kind of too, and there are other times when it’s up to the writer and the way they want a sentence to be read. Read on for the rules and options that guide this use too.

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When to Use Commas with “Too”

A comma splice is a particular kind of comma mistake that happens when you use a comma to join two independent clauses. Here is an example:

Too in the Middle of a Sentence

The only time commas with too are a grammatical requirement is when it is inserted in the middle of a sentence; it needs to be set off by a pair of commas so that readers don’t trip on it. In this way, the word follows the same rule as adverbial phrases; when it interrupts the logical flow of the sentence, you need to put commas around it:

Examples:

  • I, too, like bananas.
  • Some of the people in town who would be affected by the new regulations, too, were unable to attend the meetings about them.

Too at the end of a Sentence

The other place too fequently appears is at the end of a sentence, and there, it is never necessary to use a commas before too:

Examples:

  • I like bananas too.
  • Some of the people in town who would be affected by the new regulations were unable to attend the meetings about them too.

However, if a writer wants to emaphsize the word too at the end of a sentence, it’s not incorrect to include a comma before it; since commas denote a pulse, reading the sentence aloud and listening for whether you naturally pause there may be helpful. Here are a couple of examples of sentences in which you mgiith choose to include a comma before too:

  • I’m going to call and tell my council member what I think about these regulations, and I’m going to make sure they understand my frustration, too!
  • It’s important to plan for the future, but I want to enjoy my life in the present, too.

Conclusion

Using comma with too could be challenging if you don’t know the rules regarding use of comma in English grammar. You can decide whether a comma is necessary or not by looking at the meaning and flow of sentences in your writing. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Commas with too

Here are some the most frequently asked questions about rules of using commas in English writing.

Do I always need a comm with Too?

No. You can easily decide wheterh you need to use comma with too or not. The point is that if the word too add emphasis or interrupts a sentence, you should use comma with too. If the word too flows naturally without any pause in your sentence, then you should avoid using comma with too.

2. Is it wrong to use a comma before Too?

Using a comma before too depends on the context because if you add comma before too, it could improve readability in many case but not always.

3. Can I use Too without a comma in formal writing?

The answer is yes because if too does not interrupt a sentence and flows naturally in the sentence, then you should avoid using comma with too in formal writing.

I hope this article helped you learn the whether or not comma with too should be used in your writing.

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