Comma When 'Of the' or 'As' Is Omitted
The Comma
Rulebase Summary
Use a comma when words like 'of the' or 'as' are missing from a sentence but are easily understood. The comma signals the omitted word and prevents misreading.
Morson's Rule 80 · p.48
Examples
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A. The City Chicago filed the complaint on March 10th.
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A. The City, Chicago, filed the complaint on March 10th.
Comma signals the omitted 'of' — 'The City of Chicago.'
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A. The majority the documents were not signed.
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A. The majority, the documents, were not signed.
Comma replaces omitted "of the" to prevent misreading.
Style Guide References (1)
Morson's
Rule 80
Page 48