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Mariott Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Grammar

I have a book in my office. I borrowed the book from you.

If you combine the two sentences, which one is right?

1. I have the book in my office which I borrowed from you.

2. I have the book in my office, which I borrowed from you.

Do I need a comma here because 'which' is not my office but book?

Maybe the sentence sounds stupid, because I just made it up to ask a question.

Thanks for your help.
  

Top answer

Both are awkward in that they leave us unsure of whether it is the book or the office that is 'yours'. The comma does not help to solve this dilemma, but there should be no comma because the book is defined by the relative clause.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are awkward in that they leave us unsure of whether it is the book or the office that is 'yours'.
  • The comma does not help to solve this dilemma, but there should be no comma because the book is defined by the relative clause.
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Both are awkward in that they leave us unsure of whether it is the book or the office that is 'yours'. The comma does not help to solve this dilemma, but there should be no comma because the book is defined by the relative clause.
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Thanks Mister Micawber! How can I make it clear with a signle sentence that the book is borrowed from you (using 'which')?
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