Watching late night talk shows is on par with reading anything authored by Dan Brown. But you don't know if I have or have not a fond liking of either one.
2007-07-11 13:03:58 · 19 answers · asked by jt<3 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If you're referring to Standard American Written English, the second sentence is not correct. The problem really isn't with the word "but." It's a misconception that one cannot begin a sentence with "but." You can begin a sentence with any word in the English language as long as the sentence itself doesn't become a fragment, which is often the case when a sentence starts with a conjunction (like "but," but that's another answer).
Try combining the sentences for clarity: "Watching late night talk shows is on par with reading anything authored by Dan Brown, but you don't know if I have a fond liking of either one." There is no need to use "have not," as this contrast is already implied.
2007-07-19 10:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm, it does not sound right
Watching late night talk shows is en par with reading any work by Dan Brown. But you do not know if I have a fond liking of either one.
would be much more understandable
2007-07-16 12:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sentence itself is structurally OK. The phrase 'on par with' might be a bit confusing. You might say, 'watching late night talk shows is equally as entertaining as...'
And you're right, technically the text does not STATE that you like or dislike either activity, however, the word 'par' makes it seem mediocre, as if you are saying that Dan Brown's books are bland or boring. The sentence SOUNDS as if it is derogatory. '...as entertaining as...' sounds like it's more in favor of the two things.
2007-07-11 20:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By the tone of your writing I would guess - and it's only a guess - you like neither.
Does it make sense. Gramatically you should never start a sentence with 'But' though.
Personally I like Dan Brown's books but never watch late night talk shows.
2007-07-18 07:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Angel_Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhat, but awkwardly constructed It's "on a par with" and a "fond liking for" either one.
2007-07-17 15:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I have read anything from Dan Brown so I'm not sure if your senctence made sense or not.
2007-07-19 17:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by RNH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first sentence is fine. The second sentence is grammatically incorrect. You can never start a correct sentence with the word "but." I would end the first sentence with a semi-colon, and replace the word "but" with "however" to correct it.
2007-07-15 23:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by cavyslave2000 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
fond liking might be redundant, other than that, they make sense. Your grammar needs checking between those sentences.
2007-07-19 17:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by bsharpbflatbnatural 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it Sound Good to me and dan brown is good too
2007-07-19 17:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
makes sense if you know who dan brown is.
2007-07-19 19:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋