Re: [TCP] Comma before clauses beginning with 'if

2010-03-29 Thread Chuck Beck
Hi all, Have been fairly inactive for awhile, but now getting back in the swing of things. So I decided to take a shot at this one, before I read anyone else's responses... To me, your example looks awkward, even incorrect. And, according to that old stand-by, the Chicago Manual of Style, if the

Re: [TCP] Comma before clauses beginning with 'if

2010-03-28 Thread Green, Christopher
Hi Raj, I believe one should not use a comma in the construct you give. The rule around the comma in this case is the Introductory Clause rule. It does not apply where the dependant clause follows an independent clause. My $.02 Chris -Original Message- From:

Re: [TCP] Comma before clauses beginning with 'if

2010-03-28 Thread sue . heim
I'd actually rewrite it to If you get a warning message, select the statement cache size. That way users don't do something without reading the text. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: raj nair raj_gree...@hotmail.com Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:26:40