Insert Syntax
A method of inserting a word or group of meanings between the subject and the verb.I think that Big boss is an attention seeker.
→Big boss,I think,is attention seeker.
(I think Big Boss wants to stand out.)
S,insertion point,V
In the case of
Read in order of SV insertion point.
If the insertion point is the main clause, it is translated last, and if it is an adverb, it is translated first.
Before the general verb is often inserted after the verb to be.
Idioms come randomly into sentences. Clauses and phrases are inserted at the end of sentences.
Adverb to be inserted
In fact,indeed,however,on the other hand,for instance,
to be sure (independent infinitive),so to speak (independent infinitive)
main clause to be inserted
I think,it is true,it seems,I'm afraid,I believe
adverbial clause to be inserted
what is worse,what is more,if any,
[as related expressions→]as it were,as you know
Restrictive use of relatives
Non-restrictive usage is used to supplement the antecedent.It doesn't become an adjective like the usual relatives in restrictive usage.
It is inserted immediately after the antecedent.
In unrestricted usage, whole sentences and clauses can be antecedents.
Restrictions: A guy who is Tigers fan harassed Sakamoto.
[One of the men who harassed Sakamoto is a Tigers fan (There is a possibility that other fans also harass Sakamoto.)])
Unrestricted: A guy,who is Tigers fan,harassed Sakamoto.
[There was one person who harassed Sakamoto])
In non-restrictive usage, another topic about the antecedent (A guy) is written after the comma (,).
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