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PART III

THE COMPOUND SENTENCE

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tion, as in (c), (d), (e), are called collateral clauses. The relation is cumulative. Notice the fine effect of the ellipsis of

the conjunction.

() 'The troops had never fought so well, nor had the genius of their chief ever been so conspicuous.'

Here 'nor'=' and not,' and the relation is cumulative. Notice how 'nor' attracts the verb.

(g) 'He was diligent, therefore he succeeded.'

The word 'therefore' is strictly an adverb and does not join the clauses, which may be regarded as collateral, the conjunction 'and' being understood. When the second clause states a result or consequence of the first clause, it is sometimes said to be in illative (inferential) relation to the first. The relation is really cumulative, like that of the other examples.

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(h) 1. Man is man and master of his fate.'

2. 'The water is nought and the ground barren.'

Here 'and'' and therefore,'' and consequently.'

(i) I am a true Englishman; I felt to the quick for the disgrace of England.'

I am a true Englishman, and therefore I felt, etc.

The second clause states a consequence of the first, and the ellipsis of 'and therefore' makes the statement specially energetic.

II. The opposition or contrast of what the clauses express: the disjunctive relation.

EXAMPLES

(a) Either you must get another watch, or I must get another secretary.'

The one statement is opposed to the other. This is sometimes called the alternative relation, because there is a choice between two statements.

(b) John was brave, but James was a coward.'

Here the character of John is contrasted with that of James.

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