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another usage #1 (permalink) Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:11 am   another usage
 

Are these both correct:

1-I have talked about some of the functions than the mind performs. These were all performed consciously. Now I want to talk about another, unconscious, function of the mind.
2-I have talked about some of the functions than the mind performs. These were all performed consciously. Now I want to talk about another function of the mind, which is unconscious.

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another usage #2 (permalink) Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:18 am   another usage
 

I think you mean '...that the mind performs, not '...than the mind performs'.

If you make that change, then both versions are correct, though personally I prefer the first option.

You don't necessarily need the commas around 'unconscious' in the first sentence, but I think they serve to emphasise the nature of the function you wish to speak about and the fact that it is significantly different from those previously mentioned.
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another usage #3 (permalink) Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:55 am   another usage
 

Thank you very much for all your replies Beeesneees.

I am sorry about the typo.

I think if we take away the commas and have:

Now I want to talk about another unconscious function of the mind.

we will be implying that the other functions were also unconscious.
Am I mistaken here?
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another usage #4 (permalink) Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:30 am   another usage
 

No, that's correct.
I just didn't explain it very well, sorry. :)
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another usage #5 (permalink) Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:37 am   another usage
 

Thanks again Beeesneees.
It's quite alright. You do so much already! I really appreciate your help.
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