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Is there a comma before too?

Whether you need a comma before "too" depends on its function in the sentence. Here's a breakdown:

1. "Too" as an Adverb

* No comma needed: When "too" acts as an adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb, no comma is required.

* *He walked too fast.*

* *The movie was too long.*

* *She sang too quietly.*

2. "Too" as a Conjunctive Adverb

* Comma needed: When "too" connects two independent clauses, it acts as a conjunctive adverb (like "also," "however," "therefore"), and a comma is necessary before it.

* *The cake was delicious, too.* (This is a shorter way of saying "The cake was delicious, and it was also very good.")

* *I wanted to go to the concert, too, but I was too busy.*

3. "Too" in a Series

* Comma needed: When "too" is part of a series of items, use a comma before it as you would for other items in the series.

* *He likes pizza, tacos, and burgers too.*

Example:

* *I love pizza, too, but I prefer it with extra cheese.* ("Too" connects two clauses, so it needs a comma.)

In summary: If "too" connects two independent clauses, use a comma. Otherwise, no comma is required.

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