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Can anyone point me, where I've made a mistake here?  |
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formerly known as mikeDespite being a Polish citizen I am not a Pole.  Long live Belarus! "It's my constitutional right!" |
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2013, 10:07:48 AM » |
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Between you and who there should be no comma.
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2013, 10:10:07 AM » |
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Thank you. I'm starting to regret that no one explained me English interpunction comprehensively. I use these commas randomly.
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formerly known as mikeDespite being a Polish citizen I am not a Pole. Long live Belarus! "It's my constitutional right!" |
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2013, 10:12:02 AM » |
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 Well, "interpunction" is a new word for me, but then I haven't "heard it all yet". I learned something new today.
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2013, 10:13:05 AM » |
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Well, "interpunction" is a new word for me, but them I haven't heard it all yet.  |
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formerly known as mikeDespite being a Polish citizen I am not a Pole. Long live Belarus! "It's my constitutional right!" |
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2013, 10:13:57 AM » |
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Well, "interpunction" is a new word for me, but them I haven't heard it all yet. See my edit, MK. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2013, 10:24:25 AM » |
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There should also be a comma between HEY, and GIRL, don't you think?
Hey, Girl!
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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2013, 11:11:18 AM » |
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Can anyone point me, where I've made a mistake here?
Can anyone point me to where I've made a mistake here? Definitely no comma. For me, "point (me) to" seems more natural. The use of "me" is perhaps optional, though it is what I would likely say. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2013, 01:08:50 PM » |
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Can anyone point me, where I've made a mistake here?
Can anyone point me to where I've made a mistake here? Definitely no comma. For me, "point (me) to" seems more natural. The use of "me" is perhaps optional, though it is what I would likely say. He assumes WE know the language of the English.  Frankly, his command of English is nearly infinitely superior to mine of Polish. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2013, 01:51:12 PM » |
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Jokes aside, do you know any (short) online guide for English punctuation?
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formerly known as mikeDespite being a Polish citizen I am not a Pole. Long live Belarus! "It's my constitutional right!" |
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2013, 03:31:48 PM » |
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Thank you. I'm starting to regret that no one explained me English interpunction comprehensively. I use these commas randomly.
Many English speakers do so as well. There are no true hard fast rules to govern all uses of the comma. You could for example use a comma before but. If you would like a little punctuation advices (sources, or corrections of stuff you post here), PM me. |
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We cannot legislate morality by passing laws controlling firearms. The only evil we can combat lies within our hearts. We need stronger laws to protect the moral foundation of society against the evil of gay marriage. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2013, 03:34:30 PM » |
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There should also be a comma between HEY, and GIRL, don't you think?
Hey, Girl!
I would say absolutely not. But I can see why someone might go down this road. You have to take in consideration a number of variables and the graphic and brief nature of this message would start to get ugly and have less impact with much punctuation. We are within the register of advertising. |
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We cannot legislate morality by passing laws controlling firearms. The only evil we can combat lies within our hearts. We need stronger laws to protect the moral foundation of society against the evil of gay marriage. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2013, 03:37:51 PM » |
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Can anyone point me, where I've made a mistake here? Here is how I would put it: Hey Girl, I caught the cross. But I think it's you who should receive the blessing from the Bishop. "Simple past" and breaking up the sentences I think has more impact. Sets up the punchline in a more snappy manner. |
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