comma before 'so that' [conjunction]: did this, so that I could save

[virr2]

Hi!
Does this sentence require a comma?

"I did this so that I could save $80."

Virr

 

[TrentinaNE]

I don't think so. Where were you thinking of placing one?

Elisabetta

 

[virr2]

After "this" . What do you think?

 

[swyves]

I think it makes sense without one. Although it doesn't apply here, I'm generally in favour of keeping the total number of commas in a sentence as low as possible. I fail miserably, but I still consider it a good point of style. Once you get beyond three, for instance if you're using a couple of sets of parenthetical commas, it can make it very hard for the reader.

In this case, I think it's a clear case of the sentence being right without the comma.

 

[Fernita]

It doesn´t require a comma.
I agree with Elizabetta:"Where were you thinking of placing one?"

Fernita

 

[Fernita]

I wouldn´t place a comma after "this" because immediately after it, you are stating the purpose/ reason.

 

[virr2]

Thank you for the answers!

 

[Moogey]

No comma because I believe "so that" is connecting two clauses, and commas somewhat separate clauses.

-M