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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Which is the better sentence? And should "Earthquake" be in capital as shown?

1. Ninety years ago, on 1 September 1923,, the Kanto Earthquake occurred.
2. On 1 September 1923,, ninety years ago,, the Kanto Earthquake occurred.

a, Which is the better sentence?
b. Should "Earthquake" be in capital as shown?
c. Are the commas needed?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

a) I slightly prefer (1). b) As far as I can tell, the most usual English name for this disaster is "the Great Kanto Earthquake". c) Yes, or at least very desirable.

— GPY

  • a) I slightly prefer (1).
  • b) As far as I can tell, the most usual English name for this disaster is "the Great Kanto Earthquake".
  • c) Yes, or at least very desirable.
  • However, you have double commas (",,") in several places for some reason.
  • I suppose this was just a typo...
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a) I slightly prefer (1).
b) As far as I can tell, the most usual English name for this disaster is "the Great Kanto Earthquake".
c) Yes, or at least very desirable. However, you have double commas (",,") in several places for some reason. I suppose this was just a typo...
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Some people would write 'Earthquake', others "Earthquake". It's a matter of personal choice though, if you are writing for publication, your publishers may insist on their rules.
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Thanks, GPY.

II think I need new glasses. That's the reason for typing double commas (,,).
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