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💬 WHO and COMMAS in Relative Clauses Perhaps you’ve come across the following sentences: “My sister, who is a nurse, lives in Chicago.” “My sister who is a nurse lives in Chicago.” They look the same, so which one is correct? 🤔 Both ✅ They are both correct, but they send a different message. EXPLANATION 1️⃣ My sister, who is a nurse, lives in Chicago. - The speaker has one sister. - The information “who is a nurse” is extra information. - We already know who the speaker is talking about, so the clause is not necessary. 💡 That’s why we use commas. 2️⃣ My sister who is a nurse lives in Chicago. - The speaker has more than one sister. - The information “who is a nurse” is essential to identify which sister they mean. 💡 We cannot remove it, so there are no commas. Rule to remember: If the information is extra -> use commas. If the information is necessary -> no commas #relative clauses
Jan 22, 2026 4:55 AM
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【CEO's Business Quiz】Can you handle a direct question from a Japanese manager?                        Hi, I'm SHIMPEI. I have 25 years of experience as a CEO in Japan and overseas. In a Japanese meeting, "straight honesty" can sometimes be a "risky trap." Look at the screenshot from my original lesson material (Scenario 01). Situation: Your manager asks about a product with falling sales: 「現場ではどう思っている? (What's the feedback from the field?)」 Which answer is the "safest" and most professional in a Japanese office? A: 正直、このモデルはもう売れません。 B: 最近、少し売りにくさを感じています。 C: 販売方法について、少し整理が必要かもしれません。 Think like a Japanese professional! Each choice is grammatically correct, but only one protects your reputation and moves the business forward. The Answer: I'll share the "logic of Japanese management" in my next post or during my trial lesson. If you're serious about succeeding in a Japanese company, check my profile for more details. #Japanese #BusinessJapanese #WorkingInJapan #italki
Jan 22, 2026 4:48 AM
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