‘In support of’ is correctly used in the sentence, isn’t it? Should I say ‘speech, noting’ (with a comma in-between) or ‘speech noting’ (no comma in between)?
‘In support of’ is correctly used in the sentence, isn’t it? Should I say ‘speech, noting’ (with a comma in-between) or ‘speech noting’ (no comma in between)?
In support of Professor Malcolm’s statements, Mrs. Lewis delivered a (speech, noting / speech noting) that many people around the world hate terrorism.
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You should use a comma. The participial phrase "noting that many people around the world hate terrorism" is not essential (or restrictive), so we use a comma. If you need more information on what "essential" or "restrictive" mean in this sense, you should search them on the internet.
- You should use a comma.
- The participial phrase "noting that many people around the world hate terrorism" is not essential (or restrictive), so we use a comma.
- If you need more information on what "essential" or "restrictive" mean in this sense, you should search them on the internet.
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You should use a comma. The participial phrase "noting that many people around the world hate terrorism" is not essential (or restrictive), so we use a comma.
If you need more information on what "essential" or "restrictive" mean in this sense, you should search them on the internet. Search "essential and non-essential elements" or "restrictive and non-restrictive elements."
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