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Mr. Tom Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
There was a wicked glint in her eyes, telling me...
Hi
Would say you a comma is required before telling?
There was a wicked glint in her eyes, telling me not to trust a word she was saying.
Or this too is OK?
There was a wicked glint in her eyes telling me not to trust a word she was saying.
Thanks,
Tom
Would say you a comma is required before telling?
There was a wicked glint in her eyes, telling me not to trust a word she was saying.
Or this too is OK?
There was a wicked glint in her eyes telling me not to trust a word she was saying.
Thanks,
Tom
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Mr. Tom Would say you a comma is required before telling? I would not use the comma.
- Mr.
- Tom Would say you a comma is required before telling?
- I would not use the comma.
- CJ
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Mr. TomWould say you a comma is required before telling?I would not use the comma.
CJ
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To me, both are fine.
To me, a slight pause stresses the first part a tiny bit more. So it's your choice.
Clive
To me, a slight pause stresses the first part a tiny bit more. So it's your choice.
Clive
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AlpheccaStarsThe comma makes the reading more suspenseful and dramatic.I would be tempted to use a dash for that very purpose. Would I be laughed off the Forums?
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Philip Would I be laughed off the Forums?No, but a mild titter might be called for.
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