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Sarojwal Gunjan Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Usage of Comma- doubts
Hi,
I have following doubts about using comma at following instances:
Please tell if they are incorrect with some explainatation
1. Besides China, India also has...(should we use 'also' or not)
2. According to our report “XXXXX”, .......
3.It studies the emerging market trends, recent developments, and their impact on the market. (before 'and')
4. Further, the key market drivers, which are expected to fuel growth in DTH segment, are also studied.
5. It covers major industries, segment-wise break up, disease-wise thorough analysis, and information on major emerging segments; to give strategic insight into the market.
I would appreciate if anyone can help me with the usage of semi colons as well.
Thanks
Gunjan Sarojwal
I have following doubts about using comma at following instances:
Please tell if they are incorrect with some explainatation
1. Besides China, India also has...(should we use 'also' or not)
2. According to our report “XXXXX”, .......
3.It studies the emerging market trends, recent developments, and their impact on the market. (before 'and')
4. Further, the key market drivers, which are expected to fuel growth in DTH segment, are also studied.
5. It covers major industries, segment-wise break up, disease-wise thorough analysis, and information on major emerging segments; to give strategic insight into the market.
I would appreciate if anyone can help me with the usage of semi colons as well.
Thanks
Gunjan Sarojwal
Top answer
1. (should we use 'also' or not) -- The comma is correct; "also" is very likely correct/optional, but to make a firm judgement I would prefer to see the rest of the sentence. 2.
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- (should we use 'also' or not) -- The comma is correct; "also" is very likely correct/optional, but to make a firm judgement I would prefer to see the rest of the sentence.
- 2.
- According to our report “ XXXXX”, ..
- -- I can't imagine a situation where the comma would be wrong, but again it would be nice to see the whole sentence.
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1. Besides China, India also has...(should we use 'also' or not) -- The comma is correct; "also" is very likely correct/optional, but to make a firm judgement I would prefer to see the rest of the sentence.
2. According to our report “XXXXX”, .. -- I can't imagine a situation where the comma would be wrong, but again it would be nice to see the whole sentence.
3.It studie
2. According to our report “XXXXX”, .. -- I can't imagine a situation where the comma would be wrong, but again it would be nice to see the whole sentence.
3.It studie
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