Is there supposed to be a comma between "just because x" and "doesn't mean y"?

Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-06-27 20:13:17

Social Science

6 answers

Even in trying to Google this, I see explanations flipping back and forth between adding the comma and leaving it out, focusing more on the phrase, itself (and how it's common that the phrase doesn't feel correct).

Anonymous

I'm with Cara on this. If a comma will make the sentence easier to understand, add one, even if it's not strictly necessary.
Anonymous

"Just because x is true, it does not mean Y must be true." "just because X is true does not mean that Y must be true." So, it depends. "just because x is true" can act as the subject to the sentence. No comma is expected when that is the case.
Anonymous

You didn't provide the sentence containing the comma for us to comment on
Anonymous

A comma isn't necessary, but in a long sentence it can help to clarify the meaning.
Anonymous

Just because I'm right, it doesn't mean you'll pay attention.
Anonymous

It would help to have an actual sentence for context, but as an editor I'm going to say no, a comma is not necessary. https://www.grammarly.com/blog/comma/