Question

Read the sentence and answer the question. I try to save money but I still overspend. Which correctly shows where a comma is needed in the sentence?

A. I try to save money, but I still overspend.
B. I try to save money but, I still overspend.
C. I try to save money but I still, overspend.
D. I try, to save money but I still overspend.

Answer 1

Answer A is correct. Every other answer misplaces the pause that is associated with a comma. If you pause at each comma when reading the sentences aloud, you can tell that they sound bizarre in all answers except for A, where it fits best.