i am putting it in my term paper but i don't know if i am using the right words or if it makes sense. plz feel free to write your own "version" of this sentence. thanx for your help! =)
2007-03-22 19:26:44 · 18 answers · asked by ? KAT ? 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Happiness is a pleasant state of mind, and anything you perceive it to be.
2007-03-22 19:30:33 · update #1
And the sentence would be??? If you mean the first one in bold print, it does, but not as a standalone--something must go before or after. That is, the sentence you are asking about needs to be there. Does that make sense???
2007-03-22 19:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lillian L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. You don't need to leave out the comma. I would actually include it as an implied pause in the sentence. It really depends on the context of the sentence, but I would guess that this is some penultimate statement.
2. I think you should change the "anything" to "whatever". I just don't think that "anything" is strong enough.
Happiness is a pleasant state of mind, and whatever you perceive it to be.
2007-03-23 02:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Erik M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a dash instead of the comma, and leave out 'and':
Happiness is a pleasant state of mind -- anything you perceive it to be.
2007-03-23 05:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
However you perceive it to be, happiness is being in a pleasant state of mind.
2007-03-23 02:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about:
Happiness is a pleasant state of mind and can be anything you perceive it to be.
2007-03-23 03:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes sense. I like it better without the "pleasant"
That's implied, right? Happiness is generally understood to be pleasant.
2007-03-23 02:35:50 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes sense...
Happiness is an emotional or affective state that is characterized by feelings of enjoyment and satisfaction. As a state and a subject, it has been pursued and commented on extensively throughout world history. (wikiquotes.org)
Happiness is the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a mad and lamentable experiment. (George Santayana)...
These quotes should help...
Gud luck!!!
2007-03-23 02:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by shreyash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two suggestions above are fine, but they both need commas. Your original sentence does not need a comma, but it is still a little confusing. Try splitting the ideas into two sentences and elaborate on them each.
2007-03-23 03:24:23 · answer #8 · answered by rational 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happiness is a pleasant state of mind
and anything you perceive is full of joy.
2007-03-23 02:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by Manz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say happiness is a pleasant state of mind and everything you desire it to be
2007-03-23 02:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by cheri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋