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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Am I overcomplicating things? 'That', colon, and dash.
Here's the broad example: someone is talking about something and you are agreeing with them; so, after they finish, you then say, (this is where the grammar in question begins) "Exactly. That is what I'm saying, too; that is what I've been talking about -- it's not right!"
Is starting the second sentence with 'that' fine? Or should there be a comma after exactly? Also, do you think using a dash is more accurate than a colon?
That example form is what I lean towards, but I'm not 100%. I'd love feedback!
Is starting the second sentence with 'that' fine? Or should there be a comma after exactly? Also, do you think using a dash is more accurate than a colon?
That example form is what I lean towards, but I'm not 100%. I'd love feedback!
Top answer
Yes, you re making things too complicated. Colons, semi-colons and dashes do not mix well. In addition, remember that you are dealing with spoken English and not with carefully structured English writing.
- Yes, you re making things too complicated.
- Colons, semi-colons and dashes do not mix well.
- In addition, remember that you are dealing with spoken English and not with carefully structured English writing.
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Yes, you re making things too complicated. Colons, semi-colons and dashes do not mix well.
In addition, remember that you are dealing with spoken English and not with carefully structured English writing.
In addition, remember that you are dealing with spoken English and not with carefully structured English writing.
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OP here. Thanks for the reply, Clive. I was actually meaning for this to be viewed as writing and not real-life speaking, which I should have made more clear! The example is dialogue in the writing.
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