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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Is adding a clause like this correct?

I don't know what this refers to but I saw it, is it correct to add a clause :That's when it is....?

When running, that's when it is smallest in size.

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It's not so much incorrect as it is redundant. When is already present in the introductory clause. When running, it is smallest in size.

— RandomGuy

  • It's not so much incorrect as it is redundant.
  • When is already present in the introductory clause.
  • When running, it is smallest in size.
  • Out of curiosity, what is running?
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It's not so much incorrect as it is redundant. When is already present in the introductory clause.

When running, it is smallest in size.

Out of curiosity, what is running?
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It's at its smallest size when I'm running. It's at its smallest size when she is running. Etc. You must name a subject that is running. Otherwise, it's not correct.
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DeanbushIt's at its smallest size when I'm running. It's at its smallest size when she is running. Etc. You must name a subject that is running. Otherwise, it's not correct.
If the subject is a bug or an animal, the first clause isn't dangling. This is why I asked what was running.
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