Type of usage
I love golf, of course I do.
I love golf, I do.
If this was in written speech as a response to something said, does it require a period?
It sounds ok with of course but not just I do. I do can stand alone with a period, right?
Clean your windows so I can see through them.
When so is being used less passively and more directly like in this first example does it need a comma?
He worked overtime, so he could pay for the tickets.
Top answer
The first sentence is unusual. Usually you'd say something like: "Do I love golf? " The second sentence is also unusual.
- The first sentence is unusual.
- Usually you'd say something like: "Do I love golf?
- " The second sentence is also unusual.
- You'd more likely hear: "I love golf.
- " The third sentence is grammatical, but very rude.
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The first sentence is unusual. Usually you'd say something like: "Do I love golf? Of course I do!"
The second sentence is also unusual. You'd more likely hear: "I love golf. I do I do."
The third sentence is grammatical, but very rude. You'd more likely hear: "I can't see through your windows."
The fourth sentence would be okay if you omit the comma aft
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Right. They are both fine as they are. The second form is actually more usual, similar to "You're a liar, you are."
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