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Mariott Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Italic form
"But planting a tree is a small way of saving a bit of our planet; it is also a kind of prayer."
Like the above, while reading a book, I often find some part of a sentence is written in italic (is here). What does this mean?
Thanks!
Like the above, while reading a book, I often find some part of a sentence is written in italic (is here). What does this mean?
Thanks!
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It is done for emphasis. It may be contradicting the previous sentence / view expressed. Like Doch in German, or Mais, Si in French.
- It is done for emphasis.
- It may be contradicting the previous sentence / view expressed.
- Like Doch in German, or Mais, Si in French.
- The words that could be used in English, like , say, but indeed....
- sound very old fashioned and are rarely used.
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It is done for emphasis. It may be contradicting the previous sentence / view expressed.
Like Doch in German, or Mais, Si in French.
The words that could be used in English, like , say, but indeed.... sound very old fashioned and are rarely used.
Hope this helps.
Like Doch in German, or Mais, Si in French.
The words that could be used in English, like , say, but indeed.... sound very old fashioned and are rarely used.
Hope this helps.
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