I have a comma question!
When using the phrase "as well as" do i put the comma before, after, or before AND after the phrase.
An example sentince is:
At the store i bought milk as well as bread.
No comma is needed in that sentence. The phrase "as well as" functions as a conjunction between individual words.
Ms. Sue is right. In a short sentence like that you don't need any commas. If the sentence were longer, though, you'd put a comma before the "as well as" -- and you might put a comma after the whole phrase if the sentence continues past the phrase.
Mostly, this depends on whether you're dealing with an essential (no commas needed at all) or a non-essential (commas needed) phrase or clause:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm
See #4.
When using the phrase "as well as" to indicate that you are adding additional information, you generally do not need to use a comma before or after the phrase. However, there are a few cases where a comma may be appropriate.
1. Non-restrictive clause: If the phrase "as well as" is used to add non-essential or non-restrictive information to the sentence, you can set it off with commas. For example: "At the store, I bought milk, as well as bread." Here, the commas indicate that the phrase is providing additional information but is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
2. Emphasis: You can also choose to use a comma after the phrase "as well as" to emphasize the addition of the mentioned item. For example: "At the store, I bought milk as well as bread." The comma helps to draw attention to the fact that you bought bread in addition to milk.
In your example sentence, "At the store, I bought milk as well as bread," you have the option to add a comma after the phrase "as well as" for emphasis, but it is not necessary.
Remember, using or omitting commas can sometimes change the meaning or impact of a sentence, so consider the specific context and intended meaning before deciding whether to use a comma with "as well as."