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On our trip, we went to Dalhousie vs On our trip we went to Dalhousie

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in terms of punctuation. The first phrase includes a comma after 'trip,' making it a compound sentence with a dependent clause. The second phrase is a simple sentence without a comma. The choice between using a comma or not depends on the writer's preference for style and emphasis.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 493 views

On our trip, we went to Dalhousie

This phrase is correct. It is a compound sentence with a dependent clause followed by an independent clause.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the connection between the two clauses by using a comma to separate them.

Examples:

On our trip, we went to Dalhousie, and we had a great time exploring the town.

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And to celebrate, we're going to the same restaurant we went to on our first date.
On our first date, we went to this little Mom n' Pop Italian place in the North End.
If people ever found out about our trip, We'd be in trouble.
If people ever found out about our trip, we'd be in trouble.
We went to Rock Creek Park on our date.
We went to Bermuda on our honeymoon.
So we went to the moon, played golf up there, before we went to the largest feature on our own planet.
We went to dinner, first we went to the movies, then we went to dinner, then we went home, we talked, just this.
So, we went to the pub... We went to the pub and then...
Actually, we went to the same club last night.
This is highschool stuff dude, we went to school together.
After seeing coach, we went to the park.
Brittany, we went to New York together.
Well, we went to different schools, probably.
And afterwards, we went to 300 Houston and drank Martinis.
Darling, we went to her funeral.
It became such a hostile work environment, we went to the principal.
So, we went to the pit.
'With the power issues settled, we went to work.
He came round, we went to the lido.

Alternatives:

On our trip, we visited Dalhousie.
During our trip, we went to Dalhousie.

On our trip we went to Dalhousie

This phrase is correct. It is a simple sentence without a comma, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.

This phrase is used when you want to present the information in a direct and concise way without the use of a comma to separate clauses.

Examples:

On our trip we went to Dalhousie and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

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We went to Rock Creek Park on our date.
We went to Bermuda on our honeymoon.
So we went to the moon, played golf up there, before we went to the largest feature on our own planet.
If Mrs Lulling does not believe me, I suggest that the two of us visit the Canary Islands and look at the plants and on our trip we can also discuss the possibility of excise taxes on wine.
And to celebrate, we're going to the same restaurant we went to on our first date.
On our first date, we went to this little Mom n' Pop Italian place in the North End.
You know we went to Biloxi on our honeymoon?
We went to fight an election, came back after a time and found this still on our plates and it is quite remarkable that we have managed to deal with it so quickly.
Last but not least on our trip down memory lane.
Everyone on our trip has tried it thousands of times.
I'm reporting on our trip.
- I bought a whole set on our trip from north Dakota.
- I bought a whole set on our trip from north Dakota.
A typhoon prevented us from going on our trip to Okinawa.
Same place we went on our honeymoon.
We went to dinner, first we went to the movies, then we went to dinner, then we went home, we talked, just this.
My boyfriend and I went to "Star of Bombay" as a little warm-up for our trip to India.
On our trip to Washington, Dr. Brennan arranged to transport General Howe's remains - to the Historical Society.
He did the same thing on our trip to Shakopee.
He wrote her a love letter on our trip to Cumorah. I read it.

Alternatives:

During our trip we visited Dalhousie.
We went to Dalhousie on our trip.

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