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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Sentence choice
Which sentence do you think is better?
1. All good things must come to an end, this day included.
2. All good things must come to an end, including this day.
3. All good things must come to an end, that includes today.
Also, please point out any grammatical errors.
1. All good things must come to an end, this day included.
2. All good things must come to an end, including this day.
3. All good things must come to an end, that includes today.
Also, please point out any grammatical errors.
Top answer
#3 is not possible; 'that' cannot introduce a non-restrictive clause. Anonymous Which sentence do you think is better? #2.
- #3 is not possible; 'that' cannot introduce a non-restrictive clause.
- Anonymous Which sentence do you think is better?
- #2.
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#3 is not possible; 'that' cannot introduce a non-restrictive clause.
AnonymousWhich sentence do you think is better?#2.
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Mister Micawber#3 is not possible; 'that' cannot introduce a non-restrictive clause.AnonymousWhich sentence do you think is better?#2.Thank you. Yes, I forgot that 'that' is not possible!
How about if I change it to 'which includes today'. Would that work? If yes, do you still prefer #2?
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AnonymousHow about if I change it to 'which includes today'. Would that work?Yes, that's OK, then.
AnonymousIf yes, do you still prefer #2?Yes—though it is a personal choice.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousHow about if I change it to 'which includes today'. Would that work?Yes, that's OK, then.AnonymousIf yes, do you still prefer #2?Yes—though it is a personal choice.Got it. Thank you very much.
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