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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
The expression "that is" and punctuation
Hey there,
to make it short:
"We will then have a closer look at a different point of view - that is, (bla bla bla)."
I happen to use this kind of phrase a LOT..
So my question is this: Do I have to put a comma there behind "that is", or may I leave it out...OR would it be completely wrong if I didn't have a comma there? Should I go for a colon, maybe?
Please help me. I know it's a minor problem, but I gotta solve this one before the end of the week, since I have to stick to a deadline if you know what I mean, haha.
All the best
to make it short:
"We will then have a closer look at a different point of view - that is, (bla bla bla)."
I happen to use this kind of phrase a LOT..
So my question is this: Do I have to put a comma there behind "that is", or may I leave it out...OR would it be completely wrong if I didn't have a comma there? Should I go for a colon, maybe?
Please help me. I know it's a minor problem, but I gotta solve this one before the end of the week, since I have to stick to a deadline if you know what I mean, haha.
All the best
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" I'd punctuate it like this. " Clive
- " I'd punctuate it like this.
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Hi,
"We will then have a closer look at a different point of view - that is, (bla bla bla)."
I'd punctuate it like this.
"We will then have a closer look at a different point of view, that is, my friend Fred's opinion."
Clive
"We will then have a closer look at a different point of view - that is, (bla bla bla)."
I'd punctuate it like this.
"We will then have a closer look at a different point of view, that is, my friend Fred's opinion."
Clive
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