In connection with the need for a comma. Always written WITHOUT commas

Combinations with the words “in connection with” can raise many questions: where to put a comma and whether it is needed, how to correctly use this or that combination, etc. Let's look at the question of whether "in connection" is separated by commas or not, using specific examples.

"In connection with ..." is separated by commas

Before the word

1. The combination we are considering is a derivative union, therefore, a comma is placed before “in connection”, and no signs are needed after it.

• Frosts have already begun, in connection with this, lessons began to be canceled.
• Sasha has an exam soon, in connection with this he spends all day cramming dates, formulas and vocabulary words.

2. This also applies to combinations of the type "in connection with what." Such a combination can occur exclusively within a sentence (it is stylistically unacceptable to start a phrase with it), and the answer to the question “in connection with what” is distinguished by commas is unambiguous: a comma should only be before it, but not after.

• The ceilings leaked again, in connection with which it was necessary to block the entire wing of the building.
• Lyubasha had a name day, in connection with which Igor composed these verses.

3. From the combinations “in connection with this”, “in connection with which”, one should distinguish the combination “in this connection”, which is most often used in a journalistic style and is a means of transition from one micro-topic to another (does not express a direct causal relationship!) . A sign before "in this connection" is required; A comma at the beginning of a sentence, of course, is not put.

• The storm passed just before the wedding, in this regard, an association with a person’s life before and after the wedding is imposed.
• The work of my colleague is of great importance; in this regard, it is impossible not to remember how he went to his goal.

No comma needed

Often the preposition "in connection with" is used in speech. Additions with it are not separated by commas. Including, a comma is not required after “in connection with ... I ask ...” and in other similar stable combinations characteristic of the official business style.

• We decided to give you this gift in connection with the Day of the preschool worker.
• In connection with the foregoing, I ask you to grant me leave without saving pay.

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In connection with what, a comma can be placed and not placed in the same, at first glance, cases? Russian punctuation does not give an unequivocal answer to this question, being rightfully considered one of the most difficult in the world. Many prepositions, conjunctions, and particles may require emphasis or remain as they are. Why is this happening? As you know, there are no random phenomena in the language. Let's try to find all possible explanations for the complex union "in connection with what."

Briefly about unions

The function of the union is already clear from the name. This small utility structure is designed to logically connect the parts of a common sentence, to show their relationship. The classification of unions is diverse, let us briefly dwell on the main points.

Connect equal parts of the sentence (I bought apples And pears), subordinates highlight the main and dependent elements (we went home, because it was cold).

Simple conjunctions consist of one word (and, or, but), they can also be repeated. Compound unions (because they contain two words or more.

Closely related to the previous gradation of unions into derivatives and non-derivatives. The difference is that derivative conjunctions can be easily confused with other parts of speech if not put into context (thanks to, while). And non-derivatives are not capable of such transformations.

Our today's hero - the union "in connection with what" - is subordinating, composite and derivative. The last definition will be of most interest to us. After all, it depends on the derivative whether a comma is placed before "in connection with what" or not.

Complex sentences

It would be logical to assume that they are used in complex sentences. What are their features?

Like compound sentences, such sentences consist of several grammatical bases. But further differences begin. A complex sentence will necessarily include a main and controlled basis.

I have to do a lot of extra work, in connection with which I take some of the tasks home.

In this example, "associated" is preceded by a comma. And there is no doubt about its necessity, because we clearly distinguish between two bases, where the first is the cause, and the second (main) is the effect. In this case, the union indicates a consequence (a person takes work home), which occurs for a specific reason (a person has a lot of extra work).

But is there a comma after "in connection with what"? The answer is negative. The union must be closely related to the base to which it refers.

Unusual transformation

However, there is one case when a comma is placed after the union we are considering. This is a construction "due to the fact that". Let's try to change the example above and follow the changes. The meaning of the sentence remains the same. But now the union "in connection" already indicates the reason:

Due to the fact that I have to do a lot of extra work, I take some of the tasks home.

I am taking some of the assignments home due to the fact that Iyou don't have to do a lot of extra work.

As you can see from the examples, cause and effect can be interchanged. Now the relative construction "by that" has also been added to the union - it always has a comma in its composition. However, in this case, a comma is placed near the union "in connection" only on one side.

Simple sentences

The union "in connection" is not always used in complex sentences. Let's prove it with the following example:

The lighting of fires is strictly prohibited inassociated with increased fire risk.

"Increased fire risk" is not an independent basis, but only a circumstance of the reason indicated by the union "in connection". Is a comma needed in this case? Need not.

It is worth noting that it is quite possible to begin a sentence with this circumstance if our goal is to emphasize the reason.

Due to the increased fire risklighting fires is strictly prohibited.

Stationery turnover

Derivative unions are firmly entrenched in colloquial speech, journalism and official documents, adopting their specific vocabulary and phrase structure. This is how the purely clerical phrase "in connection with the above" appeared. A more sophisticated option is also possible - "in connection with the above."

In connection with the foregoing, I ask you to accept for consideration the candidacy of Novoseltsev A.E. for the post of head of the light industry department.

It is clear that before that, the document listed the merits of the employee and substantiated his competence. All this "the above" was the reason for filing the application, but we do not see it in this proposal. Therefore, after "in connection with the above" a comma is also not put.

Interrogative sentences

Let's go back to the first sentence of the article. This time it will be an example.

In connection with what, a comma can be placed and not placed in the same, at first glance, cases?

This sentence also has only one grammatical stem, and therefore does not require additional commas. We can easily replace "in connection with what" with a simple "why" or a more complex "for what reason". These revolutions are also not distinguished by commas, since they cannot exist by themselves.

When a union is not a union

In the first chapter of the article, we pointed out the derivative nature of the union "in connection". The preposition "in" and the noun "connections" were used together so often that they became a single semantic whole - a union. However, there are also infrequent cases when each of these elements is used in its direct, original meaning.

At the moment, there is little interference in communication with the central command post.

The stress in the word "connections" immediately attracts attention - now it falls on the first syllable. This is a sure indicator that the word is used in its direct meaning, perhaps referring to radio communications or telegraph. The sentence is simple in composition, with one grammatical basis, but here they are not needed.

It should be noted that such cases of use are extremely rare and limited to specific areas of application. Most often, "in connection" is used in speech precisely as a complex union, indicating a consequence or cause.

More about unions

So, when is a comma put - before or after the union "in connection"? Or maybe both sides?

• If the sentence is complex, a comma should be placed before this union, unless, of course, it is at the very beginning.
• If we are dealing with the construction "due to the fact that" - a comma is placed only after the union.
• In simple and interrogative sentences, the union is not distinguished by commas.
• If this is not a union, but a noun with a preposition, they are also not marked on the letter with any punctuation marks.

In general, it can be noted that the union "in connection" is never distinguished by commas on both sides, since, being a subordinating one, it is always closely connected with one of the grammatical bases.

The arrangement of punctuation marks in Russian only at first glance seems to be a difficult task. If you think at least a little about the reasons why a comma is present in a sentence (or not), everything can be easily decomposed into grammatical shelves. Repeated repetition is sure to develop a sense of intuition in the most confusing cases.

Correct and memorable examples for each item of the rule also help to overcome difficulties. Come up with your own short and funny examples - with them the grammar of the great and mighty will not be scary at all!

If the introductory word can be omitted or rearranged to another place in the sentence without violating its structure (usually this happens with the unions “and” and “but”), then the union is not included in the introductory construction - a comma need.

For example: "Firstly, it became dark, and, secondly, everyone was tired."

If the introductory word cannot be removed or rearranged, then the comma after the union (usually with the union "a") not put.

For example: “She just forgot about this fact, or maybe she never remembered it”, “..., and therefore ...”, “..., and maybe ...”, “..., which means ...”.

If the introductory word can be removed or rearranged, then the comma need after the union "a", since it is not associated with the introductory word.

For example: “She didn’t just not love him, but maybe even despised him.”

If at the beginning of the sentence there is a coordinating union (in an attached meaning) (“and”, “yes” in the meaning of “and”, “too”, “also”, “and then”, “otherwise”, “yes and”, “ and also ", etc.), and then the introductory word, then a comma before it need not.

For example: “And really, you shouldn’t have done this”; “And perhaps it was necessary to do something differently”; “Finally, the action of the play is ordered and divided into acts”; “Besides, other circumstances came to light”; “But of course, everything ended well.”

It happens rarely: if at the beginning of a sentence worth joining union, but the introductory construction is emphasized intonation, then commas are NEEDED.

For example: "But, to my great annoyance, Shvabrin decisively announced ..."; "And, as usual, they remembered only one good thing."

Always WITHOUT commas are written:

first of all

at first sight

for sure

likewise

More or less

literally

in addition

in the (final) end

in the end

last resort

best case scenario

anyway

at the same time

overall

mostly

especially

in some cases

no matter what

subsequently

otherwise

as a result

due to this

in this case

in the same time

in this regard

mainly

often

exclusively

as a maximum

meanwhile

just in case

in case of emergency

if possible

as far as possible

still

practically

approximately

with all (with) that

with (all) desire

on occasion

likewise

the biggest

at least

actually

in addition

to top it off

by the proposal

by decree

by decision

traditionally

A comma is NOT placed at the beginning of a sentence:

“Before… I was…”

"Since…"

"Before as…"

"Though…"

"As…"

"In order to…"

"Instead of…"

“Actually…”

"While…"

"Besides..."

"Nevertheless…"

“Despite the fact that ...” (at the same time - separately); DO NOT put a comma before "what".

"If…"

"After…"

“And…”

« Finally" in the meaning of "finally" - does not stand out with commas.

« And this despite the fact that…"- in the middle of a sentence, a comma is always placed!

« Based on this, …"- a comma is placed at the beginning of the sentence.

BUT: “He did so on the basis of ...” - the comma is not put.

« After all, if...then..."- a comma before "if" is not put, since the second part of the double union - "then" goes on. If there is no “then”, then a comma before “if” is put!

« Less than two years..."- a comma before "what" is not put, because this is not a comparison.

comma before "how" put only in case of comparison.

« Policies such as Ivanov, Petrov, Sidorov ... ”- a comma is placed, because is the noun "politics".

BUT: "… politicians such as Ivanov, Petrov, Sidorov ... ”- no comma is placed before“ how ”.

No commas are placed:

"God forbid", "God forbid", "for God's sake"- no commas stand out, + the word "god" is written with a small letter.

BUT: commas are placed in two directions:

"Thank God" in the middle of the sentence it is separated by commas on both sides (the word "God" in this case is written with a capital letter) + at the beginning of the sentence - it is distinguished by a comma (on the right side).

"God"- in these cases, commas are placed on both sides (the word "god" in this case is written with a small letter).

"My God"- separated by commas on both sides; in the middle of the sentence "God" - with a small letter.

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