Comma issue: The Commonwealth unites the former parts of the British Empire, that are now independent states.
Hello.
Do the sentences below have different meanings?
1) The Commonwealth unites the former parts of the British Empire that are now independent states.
2) The Commonwealth unites the former parts of the British Empire, that are now independent states.
The first one says that only the former parts that are now independent states are being united, while the second one just adds a side note that these former parts are now independent states. Am I right?
Top answer
Yes, you're right. Both are correct grammar. _________________________________________________________________ In reality, #1 is more accurate.
- Yes, you're right.
- Both are correct grammar.
- _________________________________________________________________ In reality, #1 is more accurate.
- eg It clearly excludes Hong Kong from the Commonwealth, as Hong Kong is not an independent state.
- But some people might consider the USA a former part of the British Empire.
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Yes, you're right.
Both are correct grammar.
_________________________________________________________________
In reality, #1 is more accurate. eg It clearly excludes Hong Kong from the Commonwealth, as Hong Kong is not an independent state.
But some people might consider the USA a former part of the British Empire.
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