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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Relative clause or new compound sentence
Two bombs exploded in central London yesterday, one of which was planted in the tube system.
Two bombs exploded in central London yesterday, and one of them was planted in the tube system.
Although I believe the first example is technically preferred, especially in formal texts (since the first example shows a dependent relationship), I think the second is more conversational--a style that makes the reader feel he is being spoken to.
Would you agree that the second is better for the reason I have mentioned, except when the text is formal?
Thanks.
Two bombs exploded in central London yesterday, and one of them was planted in the tube system.
Although I believe the first example is technically preferred, especially in formal texts (since the first example shows a dependent relationship), I think the second is more conversational--a style that makes the reader feel he is being spoken to.
Would you agree that the second is better for the reason I have mentioned, except when the text is formal?
Thanks.
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Hi, Both seem quite common in conversation, to me. Clive
- Hi, Both seem quite common in conversation, to me.
- Clive
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Really?
I have to say I very, very rarely would hear the former. Perhaps it depends on the people you are around.
I have to say I very, very rarely would hear the former. Perhaps it depends on the people you are around.
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