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Daithy Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Punctuation and grammar?
Hi,
I came across this quote today and found it a little weird.
"In order to establish the necessary conditions for JKD and work, is to send out the right thoughts as a signal then things begin to happen, opening, and that's the source of all things JKD."
The separation of the clauses: I don't think that "In order...,is to" make the right connection at all.
Also the punctuation in this quote seems wrong.
I came across this quote today and found it a little weird.
"In order to establish the necessary conditions for JKD and work, is to send out the right thoughts as a signal then things begin to happen, opening, and that's the source of all things JKD."
The separation of the clauses: I don't think that "In order...,is to" make the right connection at all.
Also the punctuation in this quote seems wrong.
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The sentence is ungrammatical. As you say, "In order to ... " is wrong.
- The sentence is ungrammatical.
- As you say, "In order to ...
- " is wrong.
- I'm not sure about "JDK and work" either.
- Is this JDK as in the martial arts system?
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The sentence is ungrammatical. As you say, "In order to ... is to ..." is wrong. I'm not sure about "JDK and work" either. Is this JDK as in the martial arts system? Possibly it means this:
"In order to establish the necessary conditions for JKD to work, one/you must send out the right thoughts as a signal, then things begin to happen, opening, and that's the source
"In order to establish the necessary conditions for JKD to work, one/you must send out the right thoughts as a signal, then things begin to happen, opening, and that's the source
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Thank you, GPY. Yes, it is a MA system. I understand the gist of it, of course, but the grammar and structure seemed so odd.
Also, notice this: "...then things begin to happen, opening, and that's the source of all things JKD." I think that "opening" needs to be in the same clause as "then things begin to happen" — it shouldn't be set off with commas.
Also, notice this: "...then things begin to happen, opening, and that's the source of all things JKD." I think that "opening" needs to be in the same clause as "then things begin to happen" — it shouldn't be set off with commas.
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DaithyAlso, notice this: "...then things begin to happen, opening, and that's the source of all things JKD." I think that "opening" needs to be in the same clause as "then things begin to happen" — it shouldn't be set off with commas.I think that this is just about acceptable. Both commas are required as it is parenthetical.
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Could I kindly request a removal of this thread? I actually know the author of the quote. I want to recommend him to this site so he can improve, and I don't want him to see it. My question has been resolved and I am happy.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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