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English/Proofreading question: does "possibly eventually" need commas?

 
 
Reply Thu 8 Mar, 2018 08:49 am
Does anyone know if the commas in the following sentence are incorrect/ungrammatical? Or is it just a matter of preference? I'm proofreading for something where unnecessary changes are frowned upon, so I don't want to take them out if it's fine as it is.

"... problems with walking, which can lead to the need for walking aids and possibly, eventually, a wheelchair."

Should it be:
"... problems with walking, which can lead to the need for walking aids and possibly eventually a wheelchair."

Thanks!

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ekename
 
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Reply Fri 9 Mar, 2018 08:47 pm
@erinberrin,
The sentence, as it stands, has legs.
visceral
 
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Reply Fri 9 Mar, 2018 08:54 pm
@ekename,
I got legs too Smile
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PUNKEY
 
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Reply Fri 9 Mar, 2018 09:28 pm
.... and, possibly eventually, ....


and, maybe eventually, ...
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