Rulebase

Comma After a Mild One-Word or Two-Word Command

The Comma

Rulebase Summary

Use a comma to set off a mild one-word or two-word command (like 'Look,' 'Remember,' 'Mind you,' 'See') when it is followed by a complete sentence.

Morson's Rule 82 · p.48–49

Examples

A. Look I already told the other officer what happened.

A. Look, I already told the other officer what happened.

Comma after mild one-word command 'Look.'

A. Remember I was not the only person in the room.

A. Remember, I was not the only person in the room.

Comma after mild command 'Remember' before a full sentence.

Style Guide References (1)

Morson's

Rule 82 Page 48–49
See also (2)