Comma after sorry
Do I need to use a comma after 'sorry' in a sentence like this:

"Sorry, I haven't written for so long, I was very busy with revising for my exams"

Thanks in advance.

Question

Comma after sorry
Do I need to use a comma after 'sorry' in a sentence like this:

"Sorry, I haven't written for so long, I was very busy with revising for my exams"

Thanks in advance.

Answer

No, there shouldn't be a comma there.  This is how you should punctuate your message:

"Sorry I haven't written for so long. I was very busy with revising for my exams."

There is no comma because the first sentence is a shortened version of 'I'm sorry that I haven't written for so long'.  If the rest of the sentence explains WHAT you are sorry about, you shouldn't use a comma.

If the rest of the sentence is simply an explanation, you need some form of punctuation after 'Sorry':

"You haven't written in ages!"

"Sorry! I've been busy revising for my exams."

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