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Welkins meant to write "parenthetical." Such words are usually set off by commas. In the word order of your sentence, 'really' functions as parenthetical. In the following sentence, it does not, and would be punctuated accordingly: I'm really a bit misunderstood, but I like it. This version,...

They are both fine; they are just different ways of phrasing the same idea-- the structure differs somewhat. The second form should really have a comma after days, or the word order should be changed: You shall hand in the paper within 7 days of receipt of this notice. You shall hand in the...

I think I'd like to see a semi-colon between 'advantages' and 'for example'; both clauses are independent. Also, I think I'd change the word order at the end-- 'without carrying a checkbook or a large amount of cash'.

You can write it either way, and I wouldn't even bother to add commas for such a short phrase. CJ

I would think number 1 is probably correct but a little bit awkward and needs additional ponctuation : '... because, during the war, he...'. Number 2 is better and doesn't need additional commas, since it displays in the 'logical' order.

Main problem: is it the middle of the desk or the middle of the room ? Let us presume it is the latter: 1) There is a small desk with a photocopier in the middle of the room( , ) near the window. 2) In the middle of the room, near the window, there is a small desk with a photocopier....

Hello, what is possible and what is wrong? 1) There is a small desk with a photocopier in the middle, near the window. 2) In the middle, near the window, there is a small desk with a photocopier. (Do I have to use an other comma behind the word window?) 3) In the middle, near the...

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