Commas with Appositives Introduced by 'Especially,' 'Or,' or 'Particularly'
The Comma
Rulebase Summary
Use commas before or around appositives introduced by 'especially,' 'or,' or 'particularly.'
Morson's Rule 67 · p.43
Examples
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A. All employees particularly those in the accounting department were asked to submit records.
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A. All employees, particularly those in the accounting department, were asked to submit records.
Comma before and after 'particularly' appositive.
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A. Several medications especially the blood thinner can cause bruising.
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A. Several medications, especially the blood thinner, can cause bruising.
Commas around appositive introduced by 'especially.'
Style Guide References (1)
Morson's
Rule 67
Page 43