Muskegon Community College Physical Plant is continuing its augmented cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting procedures in an effort to provide a healthy campus environment. Following guidance from CDC, and OSHA, staff will prioritize services to help in slowing the spread of COVID-19. But we can also use “of course not” to answer a request. This only works when the request uses the wording “Do you mind…?” or “Would you mind…” Have a listen: In the film, “Love, Of Course,” single mother Amy Andolini finds herself alone after sending her daughter to college. But when she gets a job planning the school’s Harvest Festival event, she falls in love with Noah Ferris, a professor. The film title tells us that Amy accepts the idea of falling in love. Correct punctuation for “and of course” is with a comma on either side of the phrase. If we start a sentence with it, we use a comma after “course.” If we put it in the middle of the sentence, commas come before and after the full phrase “and of course.”

It’s never correct to use “of course” without a comma unless that’s the only phrase in a sentence. For example, if someone replied saying “of course,” then we would write it with no commas. On this Everyday Grammar program, I will talk about good and bad uses for the expression “of course.”When it comes to incorporating the word “ofcourse” into phrases or idioms, the English language offers a few interesting options. These expressions not only add color to our conversations but also provide a deeper understanding of the word’s usage. Let’s explore a couple of these phrases and idioms below: 1. Of Course Not I am of course” follows the same rules as “I will,” where we need a comma before and after “of course.” “I am” still works in the sentence if we remove “Of course,” which is why the commas are important. Of course” is two words. There is no other way to spell it. It’s a common phrase in English, and we must keep the preposition separate from the noun form. As long as we remember to do this, we will always be able to write it in a grammatically correct format.

This semester, we are allowing some student-related in-person events to take place on the MCC campus. Safety protocols remain in place for everyone whether visiting or studying on our campus. Most uses are good-natured and polite. But a few can be considered impolite. So, be careful. You would, of course, want to avoid those.

At its core, “ofcourse” is used to confirm or assert something that is widely known, expected, or understood. It is a way to emphasize agreement or certainty, often in response to a question or statement. For instance: I will of course” needs a comma before and after “of course” because it’s a parenthetical element in the phrase. We could simply use “I will” without “of course” and it would still make sense. Naturally is another word that can be used interchangeably with “of course.” It suggests that the information or action being discussed is expected or logical, based on common knowledge or understanding. “Naturally” can be used in both formal and informal settings, adding a touch of informality and ease to your sentence. 3. Certainly And I forgot to bring my umbrella again so, of course, I got soaked on my way home. It always seems to rain when I have no umbrella!

Another use of “of course” is a way of showing interest in and agreement with what someone else is saying, so it is polite. It can also show sympathy for another person. Were my answers appropriate? No! Geri’s questions were normal questions, not requests, and she didn’t know what my answer would be. Let’s look at what I should have said.Of course’ is a dangerous phrase because it can be polite or it can be rude. Let’s start by looking at some polite ways to use it. To make sure we get it correct, we can refer to the AP Stylebook. The rules inside the AP Style guidelines teach us that we should only group words when they’re commonly hyphenated together and modify another noun or verb. Prepositions like “of” might be small, but they profoundly affect certain words, and we need to show this effect by keeping them separate. The Oxford Dictionary and The Cambridge Dictionary provide entries for “of course.” They explain all the different ways we can use the phrase in English, and each way provides examples that show it’s correct as two words. Of course” at the start of a sentence always has a comma after it. This is because we’re introducing a new idea with the “of course” clause, showing that the following statement is obvious from the context.