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03/19/19

To italicize or not?

I am writing a novel set in 12th century France in English. I have included, for flavor, only a sprinkling of French words commonly known to English readers. I'm questioning the typeset of... more

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Writing

03/19/19

Can I say "awaken me from my naive view"?

I found out that the same product tended to mean different things for different people. For one person, a lipstick brought confidence. For another, it was just a simple pigment. This experience... more

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Writing

03/19/19

How to quote a list from a paper?

I'm writing a paper and I need to quote the following list: 1. Step1: Compute the center of each triangle and the correspondences between the center and three vertexes of the triangle; 2. Step2:... more

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Writing Grammar

03/19/19

A different word for "One Thing In Common"?

if there is, a single word, that is more professional and used on academic work or everywhere else where good English is written with proper grammar. > E.g. They got one thing in common. E.g.... more

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Writing

03/19/19

A source for learning how to speak or write formaly?

and thanks for helping me. I would like to know if there is a source so I can learn how to speak and write formally, mostly for these topics: -Sending a formal email to anyone or an organization... more

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Writing

03/19/19

What are differences between an "opposite" and "antonym" to a word?

What are the differences between an "opposite" and "antonym"?

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Writing

03/19/19

SAT Writing Question?

> **Upon considering** the facts of the case; he quickly made a decision and sent the police. - A. When he considered - B. Considering - C. Upon Considering - D. When ... more

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Writing

03/19/19

Is "at a time" correct?

I would like to find a way to express the meaning of "at some time". For example: > I think everyone has his study or working rhythm **at a time**. This rhythm varies for different person, and... more

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Writing Grammar Technical

03/19/19

Is it correct to avoid starting sentences with subordinating conjunctions in technical writing?

I work on a team where everyone has decided that it is incorrect to start a sentence with a subordinating conjunction period. For example they will change the sentence: *Based on the system-wide... more

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Writing English American English British English

03/19/19

Avoid the slash?

Should the slash be avoided? For example `every week/day` in my head is translated to `every week or day`. I think I started using slashes because I saw them used in forums and in articles. Is... more

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Writing

03/19/19

By the way in formal writing?

Can I say "By the way" in an official document or professional meeting and other important/formal times? I never saw any film which would include these words.

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Writing

03/19/19

The verb for carrying out a bitwise OR/AND operation?

I'm writing a scientific/technical text which involves describing some low level code. I need to complete the following sentence: > When two values are combined, their tags are _ _ _ _ _ _... more

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Writing

03/19/19

What the #$@&%*! is that called?

Is there a name for the use of symbols in place of curse words, for example `#$@&%*!`?

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Writing

03/19/19

Is there a proper name for the 3 asterisks that are used to suggest temporal discontinuity?

For example, when some long prose passage ends, this appears: \\* \\* \\* Then some new prose passage begins. The three asterisks dividing the two prose sections are understood to divide the two... more

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Writing American History United States 19th Century

03/19/19

Why did Thomas Larkin write his biographical sketches?

Thomas Larkin, wealthy merchant of Monterey, California in the 1840s, was the consul of the United States. He was also a secret agent for President Buchanan who sent to Washington 78... more

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Writing

03/19/19

Is one allowed to use capitalization for emphasis?

In written English, is it okay to emphasize words by capitalizing them? As in: "I would NEVER do that!" Are there other methods to achieve this?

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Writing

03/19/19

Punctuation in salutation and closing in an email?

I usually use commas in salutation and closing phrase in emails like this below > Dear XXX, > > Best regards, I also see emails and letter of many people use commas. However,in an... more

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Writing

03/19/19

Capitalization for a bullet list?

The following is from some software documentation we are writing: > NOTE: Refreshing a report may be necessary or helpful when: > 1. you believe the data in the report has changed since it... more

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Writing

03/19/19

Does 'gritted' work here?

> "He gritted his teeth." I can't tell if gritted is correct because both gritted and grit don't sound right to me in this sentence. The dictionary says that both grit and gritted are the past... more

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Writing

03/19/19

How to punctuate sentences like "I'm just calling a spade, a spade."?

I was browsing Area 51 and I saw this comment: > I'm just calling a spade, a spade. I'm never quite sure how to punctuate sentences like these where a phrase is repeated back to back, without... more

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Writing English Grammar Sentence

03/19/19

Turn "in to" or "into" a lonely lane?

I have a sentence I'm writing where I describe making a turn, as I run, into an empty alleyway. Here is how I would like to say it: > I turn *into* a lonely lane... The problem I find is that it... more

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Writing

03/19/19

In written English, do you write fractional inequality with a percent-plus or a plus-percent?

In written English, which of the following is the correct way to convey _I have a greater than or equal to ninety percent success rate according to all measures_? >1. I have 90%+ success rate... more

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Writing

03/19/19

Why is it spelled "maintenance" and not "maintainance?"?

Why is the task of maintaining spelled "maintenance" and not "maintainance?" Other words related to maintaining include: maintain, maintained, maintainer, maintainability, and maintainable. Each... more

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Writing

03/19/19

adverbs that contain the same meaning that's already in the verb of a sentence?

I am reading William Zinsser's book "On Writing Well". In it he writes: "But the secret of good writing is to strip every sentence to its cleanest components. Every word that serves no function,... more

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Writing English Proofreading Numbers

03/19/19

Standard format for phone numbers?

I've recently noticed a wider variety in how phone numbers are presented, both in print and online, specifically with regard to spacing & punctuation.Examples: +1 (555) 123 4567 +1 (555)... more

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To italicize or not?

Can I say "awaken me from my naive view"?

How to quote a list from a paper?

A different word for "One Thing In Common"?

A source for learning how to speak or write formaly?

What are differences between an "opposite" and "antonym" to a word?

SAT Writing Question?

Is "at a time" correct?

Is it correct to avoid starting sentences with subordinating conjunctions in technical writing?

Avoid the slash?

By the way in formal writing?

The verb for carrying out a bitwise OR/AND operation?

What the #$@&%*! is that called?

Is there a proper name for the 3 asterisks that are used to suggest temporal discontinuity?

Why did Thomas Larkin write his biographical sketches?

Is one allowed to use capitalization for emphasis?

Punctuation in salutation and closing in an email?

Capitalization for a bullet list?

Does 'gritted' work here?

How to punctuate sentences like "I'm just calling a spade, a spade."?

Turn "in to" or "into" a lonely lane?

In written English, do you write fractional inequality with a percent-plus or a plus-percent?

Why is it spelled "maintenance" and not "maintainance?"?

adverbs that contain the same meaning that's already in the verb of a sentence?

Standard format for phone numbers?

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