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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Arbitrary comma usage?
Hi.
1.Evidently (a comma here?) there is a leeway for this.
I think I was taught to place a comma whenever we have an adverb or phrases like "as soon as" or "to think it is" in front of sentences, but I seem to see more in writing without a comma and begin to wonder.
2. The lasting glorious moments of the Christian, not seen in this life but in the life to come, is an opportunity to the faithful.
Could we write the second sentence like this?
The lasting glorious moments of the Christian (that is) not seen in this life but in the life to come is an opportunity to the faithful.
1.Evidently (a comma here?) there is a leeway for this.
I think I was taught to place a comma whenever we have an adverb or phrases like "as soon as" or "to think it is" in front of sentences, but I seem to see more in writing without a comma and begin to wonder.
2. The lasting glorious moments of the Christian, not seen in this life but in the life to come, is an opportunity to the faithful.
Could we write the second sentence like this?
The lasting glorious moments of the Christian (that is) not seen in this life but in the life to come is an opportunity to the faithful.
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1. Grammatically speaking a comma is required after an adverb. But, some styles (esp.
- 1.
- Grammatically speaking a comma is required after an adverb.
- But, some styles (esp.
- American) considers this comma optional.
- 2.
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1. Grammatically speaking a comma is required after an adverb. But, some styles (esp. American) considers this comma optional.
2. It is always a good practice to give some time for breathing while shooting out a long sentence/dialogue. Both the sentences are correct, but I'd recommend to use the first sentence.
/Sameer
2. It is always a good practice to give some time for breathing while shooting out a long sentence/dialogue. Both the sentences are correct, but I'd recommend to use the first sentence.
/Sameer
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At certain times, a comma can determine the meaning of a sentence. Without it, it could mean something different. A comma in your sentence 1 is suitable, to indicate a pause, but it doesn't change its meaning either way.
2. I think your interpretation can change its meaning. Being the literal person that I am, it could mean that it is the Christian who is not seen in this life, where
2. I think your interpretation can change its meaning. Being the literal person that I am, it could mean that it is the Christian who is not seen in this life, where
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2. The lasting glorious moments of the Christian, not seen in this life but in the life to come, is an opportunity to the faithful.
Could we write the second sentence like this?
The lasting glorious moments of the Christian (that is) not seen in this life but in the life to come is an opportunity to the faithful.
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Hi. Could we take the part I think you said nonrestrictive as restrictive like mine?
My sentence:
The lasting glorious moments of the Christian (that is) not seen in this life but in the life to come is an opportunity to the faithful.
My sentence:
The lasting glorious moments of the Christian (that is) not seen in this life but in the life to come is an opportunity to the faithful.
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