how to use such as
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How to Use Such asTRANSCRIPT
Such asCommaThe phrase such as only requires a comma in front of it if its part of a non-restrictive clause.There are many different types of coniferous trees,such as pine and spruce.The comma in this sentence isnt necessary, as its only giving examples.The Grade 5 class studied ancient cultures such as Greece and Rome.Fresh fruit provides many nutrients such as vitamin C.Neither of the above sentences requires a comma.The Grade 5 class studied ancient cultures,such as Greece and Rome,before they studied different forms of government.Fresh fruit provides many nutrients,such as vitamin C,and tastes good too.These two sentences require the commas becausesuch asis part of the non-restrictive clauses.