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03/16/19

How to write words with prefix "promo-"?

Promo code, promocode or promo-code? Also promo action... ``` "en": "Promo codes", "it": "Codici promozionali", "de": "Promo-codes", "es": "Los códigos de promoción", "pt": "Os códigos... more

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Writing

03/16/19

Is there a correct grammatical way to state computer model number in plural form?

For example if I said - >"I shipped ten Dell 360s this morning". where *Dell 360* is the model number and I don't want people to get confused by the "**s**", how should I write this? Is it... more

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Writing

03/16/19

How to say that something is the same regarding each pair in a group of different pairs of things?

They are two scenarios that I am comparing. Each scenario has 2 variation that slightly differ from one another. The first variation of the first scenario parallels the first variation of the... more

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Writing

03/16/19

Is it OK to add a question mark to show inflection?

When asking a question you generally have to raise your voice at the end of the sentence, is it okay to stuff a question mark in order to show inflection? A couple examples: - 'That really... more

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Writing Grammar Articles Publishing

03/16/19

Which one is acceptable in an academic paper? Fig 4. show or Fig 4. shows?

Is it right to say: > Fig. 4, **Show** the wireless transmission of data. Shouldn't it be: > Fig. 4, **Shows** the wireless transmission of data. By the way, another question would be,... more

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Writing English Mla Citation

03/16/19

Is "et al." acceptable for citations with exactly two authors?

I have a bunch of information from a source, but the authors names are particularly long; is it acceptable (in MLA) to use "et al." for exactly two authors, e.g., > “The Corpus juris not only... more

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Writing English Grammar Negation

03/16/19

On the expression "no [noun 1] or any [noun 2]"?

I have often seen the following expressions: [ex.] 1. I have **no** allergies or **any** medical issues. 2. John serves a chicken with **no** sauce or **any** kind of seasoning. I suspect that such... more

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Writing Writing Style American English Letter Writing

03/16/19

When to use named and called?

I am writing my Statement of Purpose. I am writing a sentence such as > *I moved to a small town called Falmouth where I* .... Should I use *named* or *called*? > *I moved to a small... more

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Writing Proofreading Typing Editing

03/16/19

Correct spelling errors while writing or after you've finished?

With the "write, don't edit" rule in mind, how should one handle mistyping?I usually stop or go back to fix the error as soon as I spot it, but often I feel this breaks the flow of writing.Should... more

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Writing English

03/15/19

ow would you properly show deletion of unnecessary text in a quote?

I assumed you would use dots to show left-out unnecessary text in a quote, such as in>The definition of used oil is "oil ... that is xyz".The deleted portion is non-useful text that would... more

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Writing Vocabulary Reading

03/15/19

Thus was the final act of ferocious farce?

I'm having a hard time understanding this sentence. I don't get the function of the verb LEFT in it."**Thus was the final act of ferocious farce left unti**l that bloody week in May 1871 when some... more

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Writing British English

03/15/19

Reduce to or "reduce by"?

Can I use the verb *reduce* in the following way? Also can anyone help me verify the whole sentence? >The transmission overhead is reduced to more than 95%.

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Writing English Grammar Punctuation

03/15/19

When and how should I use multiple exclamation marks?

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Writing English Grammar Passive Voice

03/15/19

Is using passive voice "bad form"?

Whenever I create a document in Microsoft Word, it complains about a lot of my sentences being in passive voice. But, when I read that sentence aloud, it sounds fine to me. I am not sure if it is... more

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Writing Grammar Punctuation Exclamation Mark

03/15/19

When and how should I use multiple exclamation marks?

Now, I never do this, but in some few cases I have seen people use multiple exclamation (or question) marks like this: > Hey!!! Is that grammatically correct? (Or just okay). In case it is,... more

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Writing English

03/15/19

Is "i.e." in this situation incorrect?

*I.e.* is used when we would like to use a situation as a kind of clarification. Suppose I was to write something like this: > Nano-boxes are used in medical science i.e. cancer treatment, where... more

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Writing English Synonyms Writing Style

03/15/19

Avoiding stuffy language: "Therefore", "Thus"?

In my thesis, I'm using "thus" and "therefore" a lot. This is repetitive and it sounds stuffy. Is there any alternative which sounds a bit more relaxed but is acceptable in scientific writing? "So"... more

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Writing English Proofreading

03/15/19

What is a PhD dissertation?

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Writing

03/15/19

Can a compound sentence contains more than 2 tenses?

Can I use two verb-tenses in one compound sentence? For example: *"I sent an email yesterday, and are waiting the reply now"* Is it correct way in writing? Thanks

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Writing

03/15/19

Which is correct? Using the word "the" or omitting it?

I watched film, read books, and stayed over the summers to train or "I watched film, read books, and stayed over summers to train."

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Writing English Help Paragraph

03/15/19

Can someone please help me write a paragraph using the following words? need by tomorrow!!

Please write a paragraph using these words as followed;impractical, historical, reign, proficient, preserve, yield, labourer, glacierI really need this done tonight, if anyone can help me i would... more

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Writing Proofreading Novel

03/15/19

How do I find logical errors in my novel?

I have completed writing a novel and have revised it many times. I am very worried that I may have made some logical mistakes, like not revealing a secret, or using different hair colour for same... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Terminology

03/15/19

What are First Drafts, Second Drafts, etc.?

I've been reading a few questions on this site, and I've seen the terms First, Second or Third Drafts. What does this refer to actually? And could someone give a clear detail of what they are, and... more

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Writing English Conjunctions Writing Style

03/15/19

When to use & instead of "and"?

Are there rules of usage when using the ampersand "&" instead of "and"?Are they completely interchangeable? The ampersand seems more casual, but I'm not sure.

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Writing Proofreading Editing Magazines

03/15/19

Do editors rewrite?

I write fiction, I guess you could say experimental fiction, but I just feel I am more of a stylist. Every story of mine that's been accepted was taken as is. Now, for the first time, I am dealing... more

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How to write words with prefix "promo-"?

Is there a correct grammatical way to state computer model number in plural form?

How to say that something is the same regarding each pair in a group of different pairs of things?

Is it OK to add a question mark to show inflection?

Which one is acceptable in an academic paper? Fig 4. show or Fig 4. shows?

Is "et al." acceptable for citations with exactly two authors?

On the expression "no [noun 1] or any [noun 2]"?

When to use named and called?

Correct spelling errors while writing or after you've finished?

ow would you properly show deletion of unnecessary text in a quote?

Thus was the final act of ferocious farce?

Reduce to or "reduce by"?

When and how should I use multiple exclamation marks?

Is using passive voice "bad form"?

When and how should I use multiple exclamation marks?

Is "i.e." in this situation incorrect?

Avoiding stuffy language: "Therefore", "Thus"?

What is a PhD dissertation?

Can a compound sentence contains more than 2 tenses?

Which is correct? Using the word "the" or omitting it?

Can someone please help me write a paragraph using the following words? need by tomorrow!!

How do I find logical errors in my novel?

What are First Drafts, Second Drafts, etc.?

When to use & instead of "and"?

Do editors rewrite?

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