Thursday, 5 November 2015

Why should I have to choose between compound sentences and compound predicates

You have the extra option for putting added emphasis.



It's not very apparent in your example. Allow me to propose another:




"I walked up to him and shot him."




This sounds like something a serial killer would say. I is far removed from shot. No biggie, All in a day's work!




"I walked up to him and I shot him"




Depending on the context, this could imply my shock/incredulity/pride at what I've done. Shooting someone probably isn't normal for me. Putting I near the verb shot emphasizes the subject and the action better.

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