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Gillyflower Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Is this sentence OK?

Hi,
Is this sentence correct?
"Studies have shown that various factors affect the intensity and length of sleep inertia which are as follows: ...

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No. The relative 'which' is too far from its antecedent 'factors'.

— Fivejedjon

  • No.
  • The relative 'which' is too far from its antecedent 'factors'.
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No. The relative 'which' is too far from its antecedent 'factors'.
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fivejedjonNo. The relative 'which' is too far from its antecedent 'factors'.
Thank you. Then, does the following work?

"Studies have shown that various factors affect the intensity and length of sleep inertia. These factors are as follows:

What if I just put a comma before "which"?
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Your revised sentences are fine.
gillyflowerWhat if I just put a comma before "which"?
This should be a non-defining clause, which requires a comma before it. However, even with a comma, it's still too far from its antecedent.
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