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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Need of subject after BUT?

"He is here but can't come" or "but HE can't come"?
Are both frequently heard? After "however" the subject is repeated even if it's the same but I am not sure after BUT.

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Either is correct, using a comma between the clauses if you repeat the subject. He is here but can't come. ~ He is here, but he can't come.

— Philip

  • Either is correct, using a comma between the clauses if you repeat the subject.
  • He is here but can't come.
  • ~ He is here, but he can't come.
  • [ By the way, the sentence doesn't really make sense to me, but context would probably clarify the meaning.
  • ]
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Either is correct, using a comma between the clauses if you repeat the subject.
He is here but can't come. ~ He is here, but he can't come. [ By the way, the sentence doesn't really make sense to me, but context would probably clarify the meaning. ]
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