0
Breez Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
Elliptic Clauses
So in general, in an elliptic clause, I should only add comas if the ellipsis is not in the beginning or end of the clause, correct?
Also I'm wondering if this is correct: he is a man of dignity; a true knight.
As opposed to the complete version: he is a man of dignity; he is a true knight.
The above elliptical clause is grammatically correct right?
Also I'm wondering if this is correct: he is a man of dignity; a true knight.
As opposed to the complete version: he is a man of dignity; he is a true knight.
The above elliptical clause is grammatically correct right?
Top answer
Hi, Welcome to the Forum. So in general, in an elliptic clause, I should only add comas if the ellipsis is not in the beginning or end of the clause, correct? Can you post a few actual examples that we can comment on?
- Hi, Welcome to the Forum.
- So in general, in an elliptic clause, I should only add comas if the ellipsis is not in the beginning or end of the clause, correct?
- Can you post a few actual examples that we can comment on?
- Also I'm wondering if this is correct: he is a man of dignity; a true knight.
- As opposed to the complete version: he is a man of dignity; he is a true knight.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
8 Answers
0
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
So in general, in an elliptic clause, I should only add comas if the ellipsis is not in the beginning or end of the clause, correct? Can you post a few actual examples that we can comment on?
Also I'm wondering if this is correct: he is a man of dignity; a true knight.
As opposed
Welcome to the Forum.
So in general, in an elliptic clause, I should only add comas if the ellipsis is not in the beginning or end of the clause, correct? Can you post a few actual examples that we can comment on?
Also I'm wondering if this is correct: he is a man of dignity; a true knight.
As opposed
00
0
Hi,
Sure. eg George Bush, the President of the United States, announced that . . .
Either of the two subjects can be omitted and still the sentence will make sense.
Best wishes again, Clive
Sure. eg George Bush, the President of the United States, announced that . . .
Either of the two subjects can be omitted and still the sentence will make sense.
Best wishes again, Clive
00
But can President of the United States and George Bush be reversed in order? Or would States and George Bush be in apposition?
00
Hi again,
Yes, it's equally OK to say The President of the United States, George Bush, announced that . . It's the two noun phrases that are juxtaposed.
You can also say, rather rhetorically, The President of the United States has arrived, George Bush. Some people argue that this kind of sentence represents 'weak appositio
Yes, it's equally OK to say The President of the United States, George Bush, announced that . . It's the two noun phrases that are juxtaposed.
You can also say, rather rhetorically, The President of the United States has arrived, George Bush. Some people argue that this kind of sentence represents 'weak appositio
00
Hello Clive,
I have a question too.
I have often read sentences like this:
Paracetamol is the strongest over-the-counter pain killer available, is paracetamol.
what is it called: 'is paracetamol'?
I have a question too.
I have often read sentences like this:
Paracetamol is the strongest over-the-counter pain killer available, is paracetamol.
what is it called: 'is paracetamol'?
00
Hi,
This sounds 'folksy', like the speech of old-fashioned country folk.
eg He's right smart, is Tom!
It's a device for adding emphasis.
However, it's uncommon and sub-standard. My advice is to forget about it.
Best wishes, Clive
This sounds 'folksy', like the speech of old-fashioned country folk.
eg He's right smart, is Tom!
It's a device for adding emphasis.
However, it's uncommon and sub-standard. My advice is to forget about it.
Best wishes, Clive
00
Related Questions