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Do you use a comma before or?

It depends on the context!

Generally, you do not use a comma before "or" unless it is used to separate two independent clauses.

Here are some examples:

No comma needed:

* Would you like tea or coffee?

* She is a doctor or a nurse.

* I will go to the park or the beach.

Comma needed:

* I went to the store, or I would have been out of milk. (Two independent clauses)

* She was tired, or perhaps she was just bored. (Two independent clauses)

Here's a simple rule of thumb:

* If you can replace "or" with "and" and the sentence still makes sense, you likely need a comma.

* If the sentence does not make sense with "and," you likely do not need a comma.

Let me know if you have a specific sentence you'd like me to help you with!

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