In certain short clauses, commas are probably not necessary (as in Dimsum's last sentence), but certainly where it appears e.g. in a subject noun phrase, it is appositive (not 'parenthetical'), as the verb number is governed by the subject itself:

I have two questions regarding the use of the word " way". " The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it ." " The only way to tell if you like something is to try it ." The equivalent of

Greetings, Tina, Mister Micawber's answers are completely relevant, but let me make some additional remarks: 1. A time of prosperity and peace - is a noun phrase you analysed absolutely correctly. In general, noun phrases may have the

First sentence: "A time of prosperity and peace"-- This is not a sentence; it is a noun phrase 'A time' is a noun phrase, where 'a' is the determiner and 'time' is the head. 'Of' is a preposition, so I think it's a prepositional phrase with a

I could really use some help with some sentences analysis. I am not sure at all if I am on the right track . First sentence: "A time of prosperity and peace" I did this analyse: A time is a noun phrase, where a is

Dear friend, the brown floor is a single noun phrase, you rightly assume so. It is the direct object of the sentence They painted the brown floor. However, when it comes to the second sentence, the analysis differs, the floor brown is not a

I would like some help with these two sentences, what is the difference in form? I understand the difference in meaning: "They painted the brown door" and "They painted the door brown" As far as I can see

'for some jerk to...' doesn't look like a noun phrase. No, but from for to the end of the sentence is, in fact, a noun phrase. It's a for ... to ... clause, and all such clauses are noun-like. It's important for him to be here

Thanks. I am sorry, but your answer is not clear to me. I think the phrase "All I need is" needs a noun or noun phrase at the end. 'for some jerk to...' doesn't look like a noun phrase.

Hi, For her to have survived this ordeal is amazing." In this sentence , is " For her to have survived " used as a noun phrase ? Yes What is the meaning of the sentence ? Does it mean that the event of her