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Nikitus Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

He is a harworking man, a distinctive characteristic of the Wayne family

In the sentence "He is a hardworking man, a distinctive characteristic of the Wayne family" is the grammar correct?

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It's not a very good sentence. It sounds as if "a hardworking man" is a characteristic, which isn't possible. Characteristics are abstract qualities.

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  • It's not a very good sentence.
  • It sounds as if "a hardworking man" is a characteristic, which isn't possible.
  • Characteristics are abstract qualities.
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It's not a very good sentence. It sounds as if "a hardworking man" is a characteristic, which isn't possible. Characteristics are abstract qualities.
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I wouldn't say it's wrong, but to me it sounds odd.
I suggest eg He works hard, a distinctive characteristic of the Wayne family.

One problem with your version is that it seems to ignore the fact that the Wayne family includes women. My version encompasses both men and women.
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CliveHe works hard, a distinctive characteristic of the Wayne family.
Hi teacher.
Please pardon me, for this irrelevant question.
Q) Wouldn't it be better if we replace the comma in that sentence, wit
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Please pardon me, for this irrelevant question. Don't apologize, it's fine.

Q) Wouldn't it be better if we replace the comma in that sentence, with a semicolon, or an em-dash?

A comma is quite normal there.

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Thank you very much Clive.
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Very broadly speaking, a comma indicates where you would naturally pause, very briefly, in speaking.

I can't think of a reason why you would want to pause briefly here.
I didn't know how much power a comma, has.

Clive.
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CliveI can't think of a reason why you would want to pause briefly here.
I think I am overusing the comma.
I use comma to put stress on verbs or words generally, that I think have more important me
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Would you like to post a few sentences with commas for us to check for you?
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CliveWould you like to post a few sentences with commas for us to check for you?
Of course. I will send them in a new post.
Thank you very much Clive.
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