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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

"So far"

Does 'so far' normally have a comma after it?
  

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Hi, It depends on the context. Are you using it in a place where you would naturally pause briefly in speaking? Would you like to show us a few sentences?

— Clive

  • Hi, It depends on the context.
  • Are you using it in a place where you would naturally pause briefly in speaking?
  • Would you like to show us a few sentences?
  • Clive
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Hi,

It depends on the context.
Are you using it in a place where you would naturally pause briefly in speaking? Would you like to show us a few sentences?

Clive
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Example: "so far I've been to X" etc.
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Hi,
eg I want to visit many countries in Asia. So far, I've been to Thailand and South Korea.

Yes, I would pause there for a second, to let the listener absorb the idea that I am thnking about my travels in both the past and the future.
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What if it's an instant beginning with 'so far', not including your wishes for the future?
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Hi,
Please offer an example.
eg Tom meets his friend Mary and they say 'Hello'. What does Tom say next?

Clive
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The same example... just without stating where you wish to go beforehand. "Hello. So far I've been to X..."
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Hi,

Let's try to be realistic. How is Mary supposed to know what Tom is starting to talk about?

Clive
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Because it doesn't need a context... it's simply a statement Tom is making, a fact that he's been to 'X'.
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Hi,
Because it doesn't need a context... it's simply a statement Tom is making, a fact that he's been to 'X'.

I don't agree.
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What would you propose as an alternative to 'so far' to avoid the implication, then?
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