i forgot the rule on using commas for using two adjectives on a single noun. Thanks!
2007-05-28 13:57:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
i guess no comma was needed. can anyone explain the rule where a comma is needed?
2007-05-28 14:05:03 · update #1
either is fine. Nice to see someone caring about nuances of grammar on here, the kingdom of bad spelling, grammar, and slang.
2007-05-28 14:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by desperatehw 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Er, first of all, your structure is already incorrect. Take note that the word "global" means... well, it affects all the people in earth... basically. "Multifaceted," from the word "facet," which basically means "roles." So, all people have different roles, right? Therefore, we could infer that If something is global (it affects everybody), then it is multifaceted (it affects all kinds of people). So with that conclusion, then it would result to your phrase being a redundant one. I recommend you use only one adjective.
However, If you are writing an argumentative text (you're expressing an opinion) and not a narratting one (you're describing the problem in a sentence or essay), then you're doing the right thing as two adjectives (although how much you take a look at it, it would still be a redundancy) mean an emphasis. In this, I suggest your first phrase, which is "a global, multifaceted problem..." and yes, it still needs the comma. [Although in overall, I would still recommend that you use only one of those adjectives.]
I hope this answers your question : )
Sorry if I did a long answer...
2007-05-28 20:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by E N 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Either way is correct. When writing it as "global, multifaceted," the comma actually stands in for "and." When stringing together several adjectives, using commas to separate them streamlines the sentence or phrase. Technically, to say "The large and spotted and female dog barked," would be grammatically correct. But it is much easier to replace some of the "ands" with commas: "The large, spotted, female dog barked."
2007-05-28 14:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by hebejebe54 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an English Professor. Either way is correct. If you can logically place "and" between two adjectives modifying a noun, then a comma is acceptable, too, and vice-versa.
2007-05-28 14:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by Moumou 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
multifaceted is corredt
not multifacted.
as far as the and and comma, either is correct
2007-05-28 14:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it would actually be "a multifaceted global problem"... I'm pretty sure that if you phrase it that way you won't need a comma.
2007-05-28 14:04:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ray 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They both work, but "a global, multifaceted problem.." sounds better.
2007-05-28 14:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A global multifaceted problem or even you could write it like
A multifacted global problem
2007-05-28 14:00:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-06 05:25:23 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first one
2007-05-28 13:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋