How do you reply does it make sense?
“Um, yes…” (meaning, yes, it does make sense and I understood) “Um, yes…” (meaning, I’m not sure I understood)…Another (terrific) option for both cases is to do a brief summary:
- “So, to summarize…”
- “To recap…”
- “So what you’ve seen so far…”
- “In conclusion (on this point)…”
- “To sum up…”
What does How come mean?
‘the phrase means more than just “why”.’ Indeed. In contrast to “why”, which can mean “for what reason”, “how come” means more specifically “from what cause”. –
Why come or how come?
The phrase “how come” is short for an older phrase “how come you by this notion?”; synonymous with “how do you arrive at this conclusion?”. All of this can and has been shortened to “how come”, which generally means “what is the reason”, which in turn is synonymous with “why”.
Is it proper to say how come?
Originally Answered: Is “how come” proper English? Yes, it is fully grammatical. The use of “how come” as a form of question is very ancient; it goes back to Middle English, if not beyond.
When we use How come?
We use HOW COME when we want to ask WHY something happened. It is used in informal questions.
How can meaning?
1 —used to show that one thinks that someone has done or said something shocking or wrong “We don’t need his help anyway.” “How can you say that?!”How could she just walk away from her children like that? 2 —used to express doubt that something will happen, is possible, etc.
What does how so mean?
: in what way : why does one think that “This room looks different.” “How so?”
Is so that correct grammar?
A: Your two examples are grammatically correct. The adverb “so,” used to modify an adjective or adverb, can be followed by either “as” or “that.” These “so … as” and “so … that” constructions can be similar in meaning, though they aren’t identical.
What’s the meaning of 143?
I Love You
What can I say instead of so that?
• Other relevant words (noun):
- so,
- subordinating conjunction,
- for,
- just so,
- in order to,
- as long as,
- so long as,
- order.
What is another word for stating the obvious?
Stating the obvious is perhaps best stated as “self-evident.” For example, “A street is better than a little trail to connect those two large neighborhoods.” “That’s self-evident.” I believe you’re looking for belabor, which means to redundantly or excessively state the obvious.
How do you use thus in a sentence?
- Results (“for this reason”, “Because of this/that”) Use ‘thus’ (followed by a comma) at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a result in a general way.
- Drawing Conclusions (“This means that”)
- Summarizing (“In other words”)
- clarifying examples (“for example”)
- Expressing ‘Means’ (“in this way”, “by so doing”)
How do you say so in a formal way?
The following list will help you to recognize the informal and formal ways of saying the same thing….Transitions – Informal & Formal.
| Informal | Formal |
|---|---|
| Plus/Also | Moreover/ Furthermore |
| But | However |
| So | Therefore/Thus |
| Also | In addition, Additionally |
Is so so correct?
it is incorrect. I personally hate the use of so-so when people give a judgement about something. When students are learning English, so-so is a lazy response that they over use in many countries rather than challenge themselves with the wide range of adjectives they could use.
Can you start a sentences with so?
Some writers simply label it as the latest trend in writing style. In fact, starting a sentence with a conjunction such as so, for, but can actually be totally acceptable. Most people don’t care, but those who do, care a whole lot. But, they do have their uses (just as we used them in the last few sentences).
Is using so formal?
Before moving on to the particular words, it should be noted that “thus”, “therefore”, and “hence” are all rather formal and much more common in writing than in everyday conversation, where they are almost always substituted by “so”.
What is thus in grammar?
1 : in this or that manner or way described it thus. 2 : to this degree or extent : so thus far. 3 : because of this or that : hence, consequently. 4 : as an example.
Should there always be a comma after thus?
You usually need a comma after it. At the beginning of a sentence, it is usually followed by a comma. When “thus” introduces a gerund or a gerund phrase, a comma is needed before “thus” but not after it.
Can a sentence start with thus?
“Thus” can be used both at the very beginning of the sentence, or between the subject and the verb: At high altitude, the boiling point of water is lower than at sea-level. Thus, pasta takes a longer time to cook.
How do you end a sentence with thus?
When thus means “therefore”, it normally shouldn’t be at the end. In that sense, it can often be replaced with hence. When it means “in this manner”, it’s perfectly fine at the end. I try to no overuse such conjunctions in the beginning of sentences, as for me, it seems to disrupt the “flow”.
Can I use therefore at the beginning of a sentence?
Using therefore is perfectly acceptable as long as you partner it with the right punctuation, although it can get a bit confusing as it does have different uses. You can put it in the middle of a sentence with two commas, and it can also be placed at the start of a sentence.
Are thus and hence the same?
Hence and thus have the same basic meaning and are often interchangeable. However, there is a slight difference. Hence usually refers to the future. Thus usually refers to the past.
Does hence mean therefore?
for this reason
Is it Hence or hence?
Just like “thus”, “hence” is an adverb, not a conjunction, so it cannot join two independent clauses (note that it is more common to omit the commas around “hence” than after “thus” in formal writing): correct He is not satisfied. Hence(,) we must prepare a new proposal.
Can I use hence in the beginning of a sentence?
7 Answers. You can use hence at the beginning of a sentence, but not like that. Because it means “therefore”, it needs to come after the cause. If you want a conjunction that can come before the cause, use since.