Should there be a comma before "if not worse"?

Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-05-12 22:09:43

Social Science

10 answers

The political oppression was just as bad(,) if not worse.

Anonymous

I would use one. I would say or think a pause between ...as bad, if not... That is, there is a contradiction, an alternative aspect that is not actually a direct continuation of the first phrase, so I would expect a pause to point out that separation.
Anonymous

yes coma but that isn't a complete sentence
Anonymous

Yes. The political oppression was just as bad, if not worse. (Rule: A comma should be used between parts of a sentence suggesting contrast or comparison. i.e. The more time you take now, the less you'll have later.)
Anonymous

"The political oppression was just as bad, if not worse, than..."
Anonymous

Yes that comma would be appropriate
Anonymous

Yes. And don't forget the comma after "if not worse." It makes your statement clearer.
Anonymous

Yes
Anonymous

It seems that putting a comma after bad makes the statement sound clearer
Anonymous

Yah I tink dat vood be goot.
Anonymous

There can be, but not necessary