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03/24/19

Which punctuations to use when bringing up questions in this way?

In **formal** writing, is the following usage of punctuations acceptable? > I keep asking myself. Who am I? Where am I from? And where am I going? I'm not quite sure whether using a period... more

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Writing Grammar Punctuation Colon

03/24/19

A trail of colons?

I find I often, when writing, want to string colons together. Here is a recent example: >These two moments would be likely candidates for retelling: they both connect the people of San Andrés... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Is "setup" an acceptable noun in formal writing?

I'm editing a draft of a scientific paper which repeatedly uses the word "setup" to refer to the, well, experimental setup. Example: > The dimensions of the setup are 250 mm × 250 mm × 50... more

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Writing

03/24/19

I am a senior professional from India. I studied most of my educational career in English medium. For professional reasons and personal fervor I want to write good English. I am looking for expert... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Can I write different spellings of the same word in the same context?

Can I use "color" in one paragraph, but write "colour" in the next one? Yes, I just did it. But is it acceptable to do so when not talking about spelling differences?

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Writing

03/24/19

Is there a verb that means to write in calligraphy?

There are several different verbs that deal with handwriting. Write, Handwrite, sketch, draw... then there is Type, key-in... etc. Is there a verb that means to write in calligraphy? I have... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Periods after directional abreviation in address?

I am creating a business card, and I need to put the address of the company on it. What is the proper way to write this address? > * 555 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 55555 * 555 14th St NW.,... more

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Writing Esl/esol Speech Quantifiers

03/24/19

What is the formal way to say “a bit”?

What is the formal way to say *a bit* in an essay, for example, in the sentence beginning “It is **a bit** different from”? Is *a little* formal enough?

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Writing

03/24/19

When refering to a claim written in a book, how do you refer to it if there are two authors?

When analyzing a piece of writing, I was taught to refer to claims made by using the author's last name. For example if Donald Duck wrote the book "How to Build Boats" and I was analyzing it, I... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Versus versus "vs." in writing?

In writing, when should one use the abbreviation *vs.* as opposed to the full *versus*? This abbreviation seems to have special status from common usage. What is the origin of that, and in what... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Word or phrase for that part of writing that ensures clarity of speaker and place?

I was reading a book the other day and, at several points in the story, became very confused as to which character was talking. It would also happen that the characters would suddenly be at new... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Whether we use users or user?

I am wondering whether we use "user" or "users" in a technical document; specifically a user guide or specification document in those sentences like " with this feature user can issue . ...." or "... more

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Writing

03/24/19

How to respond politely and professionally to an email requesting information?

I have received the following email > Hello, > Thank you for applying to UCB. We would like to call you > briefly between the hours of 10:50 A.M. EST and noon on January 31. > Please... more

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Writing

03/24/19

When to use double negatives in written English?

I have always been a little confused as to when to use double negatives when writing (I am unsure if this is what they are termed in English, it is the term used in Mathematics). E.g. when to... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Usage of "Not" with "And"?

If I want to build up a sentence like; "If you don't have a gift idea and want to pay much." Does this "not" make both verbs (have - want) negative? It seems like it works but I still have... more

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Writing

03/24/19

What are sentences like "the longer X, the more Y" called and can they be used in formal written English?

What is the type of sentence exemplified below called? Is it appropriate to use it in a scientific paper and formal written English in general? 1. The more pronounced the variation, the more the... more

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Writing

03/24/19

What is an indication with just the eyes called?

Imagine yourself driving a car and and spotting someone on the sidewalk. You stop the car beside him and want him to get in the backseat. You say something like "Hey, get in," with a nod of head... more

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Writing

03/24/19

How to say "possibility at maximum rate" correctly?

How do we say > The possibility of dying in a car crash here, is always at the maximum > rate correctly? Is that sentence correct? I don't want it to sound very formal.

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Writing

03/24/19

Recommendations for non-native English speaking bloggers?

What if someone who is not a native English speaker wants to write for a blog in English, but is not sure about the correctness of his writings? How could one ensure that the article won't annoy... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Why is this considered a "romantic" poem?

In Willam Blake's poem, what makes it a romantic poem? > I wandered through each chartered street, Near where the chartered Thames does flow, A mark in every face I meet, Marks of weakness,... more

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Writing

03/24/19

Is "could've" or "should've" standard English?

As the title says — is "could've" or "should've" standard English or is it slang and should correctly be spelled "could have" and "should have"?

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Writing

03/23/19

What will "this country" refer to after mentioning a foreign state?

As far as I know, it is typical to refer to the country where the speaker lives as *this country*. For example, if a person lives in Great Britain and he wants to mention weather in Great Britain,... more

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Writing

03/23/19

A simple word for one who seeks adventure and tries to help, but hurts more than they help?

I'm writing a novel following a naive young man who thinks that he can make his fortune going around helping people. When he visits a space station on the fringe of the galaxy, hoping to help... more

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Writing Business Management Social Work

03/23/19

How long does a human services degree take?

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Writing

03/23/19

Simple representation for "under the condition that"?

I'm writing a academic paper, and would like to represent "under the condition that" more simply. In (very redundant) representation, what I'd like to say is: "We determined the observation points... more

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Which punctuations to use when bringing up questions in this way?

A trail of colons?

Is "setup" an acceptable noun in formal writing?

How may I write good English?

Can I write different spellings of the same word in the same context?

Is there a verb that means to write in calligraphy?

Periods after directional abreviation in address?

What is the formal way to say “a bit”?

When refering to a claim written in a book, how do you refer to it if there are two authors?

Versus versus "vs." in writing?

Word or phrase for that part of writing that ensures clarity of speaker and place?

Whether we use users or user?

How to respond politely and professionally to an email requesting information?

When to use double negatives in written English?

Usage of "Not" with "And"?

What are sentences like "the longer X, the more Y" called and can they be used in formal written English?

What is an indication with just the eyes called?

How to say "possibility at maximum rate" correctly?

Recommendations for non-native English speaking bloggers?

Why is this considered a "romantic" poem?

Is "could've" or "should've" standard English?

What will "this country" refer to after mentioning a foreign state?

A simple word for one who seeks adventure and tries to help, but hurts more than they help?

How long does a human services degree take?

Simple representation for "under the condition that"?

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