Hello there,
Having some trouble identifying when a parenthetical element is required in the following sentence:
"He resigned with effect from today"
or
"He resigned, with effect from today"
The statement "He resigned" can function as an independent sentence, but I believe the timing of the resignation is also quite critical, which has led me to try and understand if its a grammar or style choice.
Thanks!
Hi, Dogtree, and welcome to the Grammar Exchange.
@Dogtree posted:"He resigned with effect from today"
or
"He resigned, with effect from today"
The statement "He resigned" can function as an independent sentence, but I believe the timing of the resignation is also quite critical, which has led me to try and understand if its a grammar or style choice.
I don't think it's a question of grammar or style, but one of meaning. In the first sentence the focus lies on both pieces of information: the resignation and its effective date. In the second sentence, the main point is the resignation, and the date is provided as additional, secondary information.
