Use proper punctuation in the blank space of the following sentence: I have no money ............ therefore I cannot afford a servant. :
योग्य उत्तर: पर्याय ३ (;(semicolon))
व्याकरण व विरामचिन्हे नियम:
•
नियम: जेव्हा दोन मुख्य / स्वतंत्र उपवाक्ये (Independent Clauses) 'therefore', 'however', 'consequently', 'furthermore' यांसारख्या उभयान्वयी क्रियाविशेषणांनी (Conjunctive Adverbs) जोडलेली असतात, तेव्हा त्यांच्यामध्ये अर्धविराम (Semicolon ;) वापरला जातो.
•
दिलेल्या वाक्याची रचना:
•
उपवाक्य १: *I have no money* (माझ्याकडे पैसे नाहीत)
•
उपवाक्य २: *therefore I cannot afford a servant* (म्हणून मला नोकर परवडत नाही)
•
हे दोन स्वतंत्र विचार असल्याने रिकाम्या जागी अर्धविराम (;) येईल:
*"I have no money ; therefore I cannot afford a servant."*
•
येथे केवळ स्वल्पविराम (Comma) वापरल्यास 'Comma Splice' हा गंभीर दोष निर्माण होतो.
MPSC परीक्षा टीप
परीक्षेसाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण संकल्पना व शॉर्टकट
•
स्वतंत्र उपवाक्यांमध्ये 'therefore', 'however' आल्यास सूत्र:
$$\text{Clause 1} + \textbf{;} + \text{therefore / however,} + \text{Clause 2}$$
translate
English Explanation / स्पष्टीकरण:
Correct Answer: Option 3 (;(semicolon))
Punctuation Mechanics (Semicolon before Conjunctive Adverbs):
•
Rule: A semicolon (;) is used between independent clauses linked by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases such as *therefore, however, nevertheless, consequently, indeed*.
•
In the sentence:
*"I have no money ; therefore I cannot afford a servant."*
•
The two clauses are independent sentences grammatically capable of standing alone. A simple comma would create a serious grammatical error known as a comma splice. A semicolon provides the necessary separation while preserving their close logical connection.
•
Incorrect Alternatives:
•
Comma (,): Causes a comma splice.
•
Colon (:): Used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotes.
•
Hyphen (-): Used to join compound words.
MPSC EXAM TIP
High-Yield Exam Strategy Tip
Remember: Never join two complete sentences with just a comma and 'therefore'. Always use a semicolon: *Sentence 1; therefore, Sentence 2.*