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How to use commas part 4
The bracketing comma Bracketing commas usually come in pairs. They are used to mark information which is not essential to the meaning of a sentence. Such non-essential information is called a “non-restrictive phrase” or a “weak interruption”. E.g.: All the … Continue reading
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How to use participle clauses correctly
WRONG This opinion was drawn up on the basis of the sent to us by email or fax documents. The accident was caused by an animal running in front of the car from a neighbouring the road field. RIGHT This … Continue reading
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