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We, too, have trouble with grammar from time to time—especially when it comes to comma placement and that tricky “too” (or is it “to”?). When you want to say "I, too" in a sentence, do you need a comma or not? Is it all up to your “artistic license”? Comma down: this grammar stuff is easier than it may seem, and we’ve got all the info on how to incorporate “too” into your sentences, whether it appears in the middle of a sentence or the end.
Things You Should Know
- "I, too," is more traditionally used, but "I too" is also grammatically correct.
- Use either no commas at all ("I too") or 2 commas ("I, too,"). It’s not correct to use just one comma.
- Don’t use a comma before “too” at the end of a sentence.
- Use “too” in place of “also,” “as well,” or “in addition.” Use “to” in reference to movement in a certain direction.
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References
- ↑ https://cmosshoptalk.com/2020/07/21/commas-with-too-and-either/
- ↑ https://cmosshoptalk.com/2020/07/21/commas-with-too-and-either/
- ↑ https://cmosshoptalk.com/2020/07/21/commas-with-too-and-either/
- ↑ https://style.mla.org/comma-before-too/
- ↑ https://style.mla.org/comma-before-too/
- ↑ http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-also-and-too/
- ↑ https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar/style-and-usage/what-s-the-difference-between-to-and-too.html
- ↑ https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar/style-and-usage/what-s-the-difference-between-to-and-too.html
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