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Falconer Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Separating a that-clause with a comma
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Here is an—hopefully—easy question regarding a comma separating a that-clause.
"The heat is so hot, we can't go back."
Disregarding the inane content of the sentence—it's a translation—does this actually work? I say no since, as far as I can see, the full sentence would normally read "The heat is so hot that we can't go back," and omitting the conjunction that doesn't change anything. By inserting the comma, aren't you effectively splitting a perfectly fine sentence into two independent clauses, thereby creating a comma splice?
Here is an—hopefully—easy question regarding a comma separating a that-clause.
"The heat is so hot, we can't go back."
Disregarding the inane content of the sentence—it's a translation—does this actually work? I say no since, as far as I can see, the full sentence would normally read "The heat is so hot that we can't go back," and omitting the conjunction that doesn't change anything. By inserting the comma, aren't you effectively splitting a perfectly fine sentence into two independent clauses, thereby creating a comma splice?
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I would not put a comma in that sentence, but unfortunately I cannot quote a style manual in support of my opinion. CJ
- I would not put a comma in that sentence, but unfortunately I cannot quote a style manual in support of my opinion.
- CJ
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I would not put a comma in that sentence, but unfortunately I cannot quote a style manual in support of my opinion.
CJ
CJ
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