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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

The mystery is, did Tina hear your voice?

Hi

Could you please tell me about the best-punctuated?

(casual spoken sentences)

(There is a slight pause after the word is)

The mystery is, did Tina hear your voice?
The mystery is: did Tina hear your voice?
The mystery is -- did Tina hear your voice?

Just to make sure I understood you correctly, am I supposed to return the money?
Just to make sure I understood you correctly. Am I supposed to return the money?
Just to make sure I understood you correctly -- am I supposed to return the money?

I'm fine, thank you.
I'm fine. Thank you.
I'm fine; thank you.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Generally speaking, a comma is the best way to indicate a slight pause.

  • Generally speaking, a comma is the best way to indicate a slight pause.
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Generally speaking, a comma is the best way to indicate a slight pause.

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