By Difference between, Clauses

Re: The difference between a phrase and a sentence (Chris)

i think this may be benificial http://cc.ysu.edu/~tacopela/Phrases-and-Clauses.htm

because in a noun (nominal) clause and because in an adverbial clause ?

Hi! Was just wondering whether somebody could explain to me what is the difference between the two because-clauses in (1) and (2): (1) He punched the wall because he was angry (2) It is because he is angry Is it that the because clause in (1) is an "adverbial clause" and that the...

Re: Please, help me with this question

The difference is subtle. The present perfect is conceptually a step removed from the real action of the simple past. The present perfect is indirect compared to the direct simple past.I read a magazine today expresses what happened. It tells what I did directly. I have read a magazine today...

Re: The difference between 'who' and 'whom'

I'm sorry but I think that this example is incorrect. Since 'Max' is the subject of the clause (with 'given' being the verb and the 'book' the object), it would then translate to Who was given the book? If the original sentence had been, Casi gave Max the book then it...

Re: what's the difference between hate+tov and hate+v-ing?

There are exceedingly few cases where there is any difference. On rare occasions, the gerund form allows an interpretation with a generic subject (anybody) that is different from the subject in the main clause.He hates to lie, cheat, and steal can only mean he hates these things when he does...

Re: The difference between these two sentences (about "can/could" )

It's a run-on sentence. It should be two sentences or two independent clauses separated by a semi-colon. Come when you like; I can see you any time.With the imperative (Come when you like) I would use only the present can.I would not mix the tentativeness of could with the openness of any...

Re: what's the difference between "although" and "even if"

Use even if in a clause with a subjunctive when the main clause has a conditional:Even if I knew him better, I wouldn't tell him anything about this.CB

Re: before clause + will or (be going to) ??

before to etudy I am going to the library

Re: truncation possibly this but not that

Hi Anon, I was intrigued by this issue, as I too could see no substantial difference between the examples. I think it comes down to a simple misunderstanding. The Anon said, "The dilemma how to know what and how much to truncate, Mr.M." When we say,"There is Superman, up in the...

Re: Comma use

Thanks, Clive But there are some other issues that I am not sure about. Is the original sentence a typical "independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause"? If so, is a comma always optional in the above structure? Also, this sentence came from a British...