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#2 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:55 am Where do you hang out? |
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. 'Out' is not a dangling preposition-- it is an adverb in its right place. No comma is required in your response. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach

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#3 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:02 am Where do you hang out? |
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Hey, all. It's my first post here, and I don't want to sound like a total know-it-all, but I guess with these sort of topics, it's a little hard NOT to, isn't it?

Actually, "out" is not "in the right place", nor is it in the "wrong" place.
It's simply a word within the idiomatic phrase that IS "hang out".
So at that point, it's no longer "dangling", since it's part of the phrase.
One can make a case for phrases, but that's a different discussion.
To answer the original question: "Grammatically", that's not even a sentence that you're responding with, so the rules are thrown out, anyway; there's no subject; nor is there a verb.
Having said that, it depends on how you want to say it and what your tone wants to be.
Do you WANT a pause there?
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BeMyIcon New Member
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#4 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:05 am Where do you hang out? |
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. Where is it that you think a subject is missing but required, BeMyIcon? . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach

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#5 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:11 am Where do you hang out? |
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| Mister Micawber wrote: |
. Where is it that you think a subject is missing but required, BeMyIcon? . |
Wow, what a quick response!

"Mostly, at the Mission."
No subject. No verb.
So if El Nib is asking about correct grammar within that phrase, why not point out that it's not even a sentence, so who cares about "correctness"?
Hey, I just found this board on a Google search, guys. And I think it's a really cool concept/idea.
I know a little about how message boards work, and if I'm intruding on something or not understanding a greater conversation, SORRY!

I'm just having a few drinks and posting on Christmas, lol. But again: I LOVE the idea here.
Thanks!
Know what I mean? |
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BeMyIcon New Member
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#6 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:21 am Where do you hang out? |
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. It is better not to drink and analyze grammar. It is also more polite to explore a site silently for some time before you decide to contribute.
'Mostly at the Mission' has an understood subject ('I') and an understood verb ('hang out') and is perfectly formed as a natural utterance. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach

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#7 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:25 am Where do you hang out? |
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| Mister Micawber wrote: |
. It is better not to drink and analyze grammar. It is also more polite to explore a site silently for some time before you decide to contribute. |
O.K., thanks for the advice. I'm still going to post, though. LOL. Kinda thought this was a board about grammar and not etiquette.
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'Mostly at the Mission' has an understood subject ('I') and an understood verb ('hang out') and is perfectly formed as a natural utterance. . |
As a "natural utterance" (as you're calling it), it's fine. But wasn't that my point to begin with? |
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BeMyIcon New Member
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#8 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:49 pm Where do you hang out? |
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| Thanks for the good advice! |
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El Nib New Member
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