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If you begin a sentence with "unfortunately" or "usually," do you always need to put a comma after it?
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No, you don't. It all depends on what follows those words. For example, if I continue with a preposition, I won't use that comma:
Unfortunately for the defendant, the judge decided to fine him $500. Usually in cases like that, the judge will find against the defendant. But if the sentence has a subject directly after those two words, we will need to use that comma: Unfortunately, the defendant was fined $500. Usually, the judge will find against the defendant in cases like that. |
