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Postmodernbliss Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Various questions
Hello,
I have a few quick grammar questions. They are as follows:
1. What is the difference between have gone and have been. I often hear people use these two expressions, but I am not sure they are following the rule that states the former is for un-returned departure and the latter general experiences.
2. Use of the word that. Specifically, under what circumstances is it necessary to use this word. For example, "I am sure that you are going to do well tomorrow." vs. "I am sure you are going to do well tomorrow."
3. Use of the definite article the in wars. For example, the Korean War vs. The Civil War. Also, do I need to place a comma before the word that in the above sentence? (i.e. Use of the definite article, the).
4.Use of as well as. Do I need to use a comma when I use this in a sentence. For example, "I have attached a copy of the document as well as a few charts and graphs."
5. I am curious about the punctuation for the following sentence that I saw in a textbook recently:
"Near the end of the block is the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie company, where you can sample delicious fortune cookies." Is there a comma before where because it reflects a pause in the sentence or is it because the aforementioned is a non-relative clause.
MANY KIND THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANYONE WHO CAN ASSIT ME WITH THESE QUESTIONS.
I have a few quick grammar questions. They are as follows:
1. What is the difference between have gone and have been. I often hear people use these two expressions, but I am not sure they are following the rule that states the former is for un-returned departure and the latter general experiences.
2. Use of the word that. Specifically, under what circumstances is it necessary to use this word. For example, "I am sure that you are going to do well tomorrow." vs. "I am sure you are going to do well tomorrow."
3. Use of the definite article the in wars. For example, the Korean War vs. The Civil War. Also, do I need to place a comma before the word that in the above sentence? (i.e. Use of the definite article, the).
4.Use of as well as. Do I need to use a comma when I use this in a sentence. For example, "I have attached a copy of the document as well as a few charts and graphs."
5. I am curious about the punctuation for the following sentence that I saw in a textbook recently:
"Near the end of the block is the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie company, where you can sample delicious fortune cookies." Is there a comma before where because it reflects a pause in the sentence or is it because the aforementioned is a non-relative clause.
MANY KIND THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANYONE WHO CAN ASSIT ME WITH THESE QUESTIONS.
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postmodernbliss 1. What is the difference between have gone and have been . I often hear people use these two expressions, but I am not sure they are following the rule that states the former is for un-returned departure and the latter general experiences.
- postmodernbliss 1.
- What is the difference between have gone and have been .
- I often hear people use these two expressions, but I am not sure they are following the rule that states the former is for un-returned departure and the latter general experiences.
- It might depend on how you asked the question.
- " If I leave a sign on my door, "I have gone fishing," that's an un-returned departure.
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postmodernbliss 1. What is the difference between have gone and have been. I often hear people use these two expressions, but I am not sure they are following the rule that states the former is for un-returned departure and the latter general experiences.
It might depend on how you asked the question. "What are
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