When he returned as the day was ending, a little earlier than the previous day, I was expecting him.
Is "a little earlier than the previous day" parenthetical expression? Thanks.
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Yes, I explained why here– VampDucJul 24, 2015 at 17:29
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Yes
In this case, the phrase When he returned as the day was ending, I was expecting him is interrupted by a little earlier than the previous day.
More information and examples on parenthetical expressions can be viewed here.
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What is the specific rule for using it? Is it possible to just add any type of clauses or sentences in the middle of sentence if it does not change the meaning of sentence?– RichardJul 24, 2015 at 18:01
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@Richard It would seem that yes, you can do it anywhere. That doesn't mean it will make a lot of sense to put it at a random point in the sentence. With appropriate context, it can be anywhere. Jul 24, 2015 at 18:09
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This is interesting. So if I say "He was crying, a sad scene, and it made me cry,too," it makes perfect sense?– RichardJul 24, 2015 at 18:15
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@Richard Yes, because the a sad scene comes right after the scene, He was crying. Jul 24, 2015 at 18:17
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@Richard My brother thinks He was crying, a sad scene, and it made me cry, too sounds unintelligent, in case you wanted to know. Jul 24, 2015 at 18:19