Should there be a comma before "of"?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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I was however told I had to pay up before boarding. And of course, after digging for the cash, I was the last to board."

  1. Should there be a comma before “of”?
  2. Are commas around “however” optional?

Thanks.

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However, I was told I had to pay before boarding. And of course, after looking for the money, I was the last to board.

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I’d agree with you though Torsten’s version is straight and clear.

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As written, I would use commas before and after “however”.

I also agree that placing “however” at the beginning of the sentence is much preferred.

When spoken, there is usually a distinct pause after “However”. This is a clear case for a comma. When spoken, beginning a sentence with “however” is an attention grabber. There may even be a gesture used, such as raising a finger to further grab attention.

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