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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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At the least
#1 Where to use comma while using the phrase 'at the very least' at the end of the sentence? For instance: That would lead to peace - or to a compromise, at the very least.
Do we need a comma after compromise?
#2 THey were smart people with an effective solution in their hands. (is it 'in their hands' or 'on/at their hands'). Sometimes, I see 'on their hands', so I am confused.
#3 Where to put a comma when we have however:
The events in the ME showed, however, that the war hadn't helped. (1)
The events in the ME, however, showed that the war hadn't helped. (2)
I am guessing (1) is correct.
Kindly,
JAY
Do we need a comma after compromise?
#2 THey were smart people with an effective solution in their hands. (is it 'in their hands' or 'on/at their hands'). Sometimes, I see 'on their hands', so I am confused.
#3 Where to put a comma when we have however:
The events in the ME showed, however, that the war hadn't helped. (1)
The events in the ME, however, showed that the war hadn't helped. (2)
I am guessing (1) is correct.
Kindly,
JAY
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1-- No 2-- In their hands = in their possession. On their hands = as their responsibility. 3-- Both are correct with 'however' of this meaning.
- 1-- No 2-- In their hands = in their possession.
- On their hands = as their responsibility.
- 3-- Both are correct with 'however' of this meaning.
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1-- No
2-- In their hands = in their possession. On their hands = as their responsibility.
3-- Both are correct with 'however' of this meaning.
2-- In their hands = in their possession. On their hands = as their responsibility.
3-- Both are correct with 'however' of this meaning.
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