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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Need a comma?
Hi all
Could I ask, do I need a comma before 'using' in the following:
'Any information that you submit to our website using any other website feature will be ...'?
My instinct tells me not. But in the same text, they tell me otherwise, in the following:
'You must keep your listings up to date using the website interface.'
'Your listings must be categorised properly using the website interface'
But doesn't 'using ...' serve the same function in all - I understand, an adverbial participle phrase (?)? And so, are my instincts letting me down?
This type of structure has been bugging me for awhile so any clarification would be appreciated.
Cheers
Bertie
Could I ask, do I need a comma before 'using' in the following:
'Any information that you submit to our website using any other website feature will be ...'?
My instinct tells me not. But in the same text, they tell me otherwise, in the following:
'You must keep your listings up to date using the website interface.'
'Your listings must be categorised properly using the website interface'
But doesn't 'using ...' serve the same function in all - I understand, an adverbial participle phrase (?)? And so, are my instincts letting me down?
This type of structure has been bugging me for awhile so any clarification would be appreciated.
Cheers
Bertie
Top answer
My instinct tells me not. Follow your instinct. ' clause as restrictive.
- My instinct tells me not.
- Follow your instinct.
- ' clause as restrictive.
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AnonymousCould I ask, do I need a comma before 'using' in the following:'Any information that you submit to our website using any other website feature will be ...'?My instinct tells me not.Follow your instinct. I see the 'using...' clause as restrictive.
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