To comma or not to comma?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:17 pm
Hello all y'all literary nerds-turned-martial artists; I've got a question.
Variant #1: "I spoke with the team, and while not everyone was in agreement, a consensus was reached."
Variant #2: "I spoke with the team, and, while not everyone was in agreement, a consensus was reached."
To me both are equally valid, and[,] while #2 reads a bit heavier, it is IMO completely legitimate grammatically, if the author feels like the extra emphasis/pause is warranted for whatever reason(s).
I have asked several people and everyone thus far vehemently rejected #2.
What is your opinion, and why? (I.e. please substantiate your opinion if you can, especially if you think that there's nothing wrong with #2.)
TIA!
Variant #1: "I spoke with the team, and while not everyone was in agreement, a consensus was reached."
Variant #2: "I spoke with the team, and, while not everyone was in agreement, a consensus was reached."
To me both are equally valid, and[,] while #2 reads a bit heavier, it is IMO completely legitimate grammatically, if the author feels like the extra emphasis/pause is warranted for whatever reason(s).
I have asked several people and everyone thus far vehemently rejected #2.
What is your opinion, and why? (I.e. please substantiate your opinion if you can, especially if you think that there's nothing wrong with #2.)
TIA!