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 Nov 20 2009, 02:30 PM
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Are these sentence correct:
(The phrases after the comma are supposed to be after-thoughts. That's why there are commas.) 1-I read his latest book, about the new economic theories. 2-I bought a new pitcher, with a very strange handle. (Meaning: I bought a new pitcher, which has a very strange handle.) 3-I bought an antique dagger, in a very nice scabbard. |
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Nov 22 2009, 10:24 AM
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 Advanced Member  Group: GB Supporter 2010 Posts: 1,681 Joined: 21-January 05 From: Woodstock, GA Member No.: 28 |
QUOTE (navi @ Nov 20 2009, 02:30 PM)  Are these sentence correct: (The phrases after the comma are supposed to be after-thoughts. That's why there are commas.) 1-I read his latest book, about the new economic theories. 2-I bought a new pitcher, with a very strange handle. (Meaning: I bought a new pitcher, which has a very strange handle.) 3-I bought an antique dagger, in a very nice scabbard. (By the way, afterthought is not hyphenated.) I think both sentences are correct/acceptable. In some contexts, the ellipsis symbol might communicate more effectively. His prison sentence was 39 days ... plus life. -------------------- Now there's no way you can prove that the universe makes sense, but there's just no fun in living in the universe if it doesn't make sense. ---Asimov
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