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Although the sea was rough. vs Although, the sea was rough.

The correct phrase is "although the sea was rough." The use of a comma after "although" is incorrect in this context. When using "although" as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause, it should not be followed by a comma.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 3544 views

Although the sea was rough.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a contrasting statement or situation. It is followed by a clause that presents a fact that contrasts with the rough sea.
  • _____ 2. Counting his money. _____ 3. Although the sea was rough. _____ 4. If he had not sneezed when he did. _____ 5. Moving stealthily through the jungle.
  • Jan 22, 2015 ... The survivors accuse the Greek Coast Guard of towing them at full speed towards Turkey although the sea was rough and stormy. The Coast ...
  • Although the sea was rough, the rolling was much less and the peak of the storm had passed Fifty degree rolls no longer amazed anyone, but the swinging mast ...
  • Apr 27, 2014 ... Although the sea was rough, my wife was not sea sick. (note this is certainly not the first time at sea for either one of us and we both have been ...

Although, the sea was rough.

This phrase is incorrect. The comma should not be used after "although" when introducing a subordinate clause.

  • _____ 2. Counting his money. _____ 3. Although the sea was rough. _____ 4. If he had not sneezed when he did. _____ 5. Moving stealthily through the jungle.
  • Jan 22, 2015 ... The survivors accuse the Greek Coast Guard of towing them at full speed towards Turkey although the sea was rough and stormy. The Coast ...
  • Although the sea was rough, the rolling was much less and the peak of the storm had passed Fifty degree rolls no longer amazed anyone, but the swinging mast ...
  • Apr 27, 2014 ... Although the sea was rough, my wife was not sea sick. (note this is certainly not the first time at sea for either one of us and we both have been ...

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