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03/14/19

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, is it... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Technique

03/14/19

Editors: Edit on first read, or read and edit on second round?

I edit novels (among other works). I was having a discussion with someone (not an editor) who didn't understand my technique. What I do is read through the document, and the moment something occurs... more

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Writing English Proofreading Grammaticality

03/14/19

What is wrong with this sentence, and how should I fix it?

I am proof-reading a short CV that details an employee's volunteer achievements. It will form part of an application for a committee position. The following sentence makes my brain itch, but I am... more

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Writing English Grammar Punctuation

03/14/19

How to punctuate an example indicated by "say"?

I'm wondering how commas should be placed around the word "**say**" and the following clause in a sentence like this: > If you have, say, a bucket, that you would like to fill with water, then... more

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Writing

03/14/19

Which is correct, you will find or you will consider?

What is the correct way to write the following sentences? 1. We hope that you will consider the school welcoming, willing to listen and willing to respond to your questions. 2. We hope you will... more

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Writing English Grammar Esl/esol

03/14/19

Why did author use a different sort of articles in sentence, which describe a picture?

I am not a native speaker. I am doing a exercise "*Answer the questions about the pictures*" from my Grammar Book and I checked Keys at end of the book: I saw: > - In A **the** man is lying... more

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Writing English Grammar Saxon Genitive

03/14/19

The genitive of 'one' (used instead of 'you') in formal contexts?

It's better to use 'one' instead of 'you' in formal writing but what about the genitive of 'one'? your body => one's body/ ones body / ...? What is correct?

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Writing Grammar Literature Meaning

03/14/19

What is this strange sentence by Walt Whitman?

> The future is no more uncertain than the present. —Walt Whitman This is supposed to mean "The future is certain, just like the present." But it means the opposite... I learnt in school that no... more

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Writing English Grammar Syntax

03/14/19

How do I know what a participial phrase is within a sentence?

Recently, I have realized that there are huge gaps in my knowledge in terms of grammar, so I have begun learning some of the basics. One thing I am trying to learn is the participial phrase. I... more

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Writing English Speech Passive Voice

03/14/19

When to use passive and active voice?

When is it better to use **passive** voice in writing and speech? When is it better to use **active** voice in writing and speech?

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Writing English Names Writing Style

03/14/19

In a written work, is it better to reference people by their first or last name?

In a work, when you introduce someone by their full name and later refer to them in a context which is not appropriate for a pronoun, do you use their first or last name?Example: "Eli Whitney is... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Process

03/14/19

How to survive editing?

I am currently trying to edit a one my most recent novel. Trying is the keyword. I asked a few people to read my book as beta readers, but all of them have been busy, so no progress on that front.... more

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Writing English Writing Style Loan Words

03/14/19

When using the French word "sans" in an English sentence, should I use italics?

In the sentence, below, I am using the French word *sans* to mean *without*. Should sans be italicized? Or, should all of "sans human civilization" be italicized?>Planet Earth sans human... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing

03/14/19

What is the fastest way to make an editor hate me?

I was reading an article the other day on "best practices" for presenting my work to an editor. It was very informative. But the inquisitive side of me started wondering what it was that might make... more

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Writing English Grammaticality Sentence Fragments

03/14/19

Is it incorrect to use a sentence fragment to answer a question?

In an English essay, I wrote: > What am I looking at? People enjoying themselves? I lost points for using a sentence fragment. Is it truly incorrect to use a sentence fragment this way?

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Writing

03/13/19

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? On an aside: Dutch uses acute accents for... more

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Writing English Adverbs Verbs

03/13/19

Are adverbs frowned upon in proper English (academic writing)?

I understand that "proper English" is vague, but what I mean is, are adverbs to be avoided in scholarly writing? For example, let's say that I am wanting to publish an article in scholarly magazine... more

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Writing English Grammar Esl/esol

03/13/19

Experienced in or "experienced of"?

What is the correct use of experienced, with *in* or *of*? For example, > I have experienced **in** system development. > > I have experienced **of** system development.

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Writing

03/13/19

Word for when a writer uses alternate spelling and grammar to immitate a dialect?

What is the word for when a writer spells words of a character's dialogue differently for a character in order to express an accent or dialect? I think it starts with a 'd'.

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Writing English Word Usage Writing Style

03/13/19

Where can I find a list of common padding words?

Like a lot of people, I actually have the habit of actually adding a lot of actual padding words when I actually write. A common one I use is _actually_. These are actually rarely worth keeping,... more

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Writing English Grammar Punctuation

03/13/19

Using "and" twice in a list?

About using *and*, I've learned it is usually used in lists, between the last two items. For example: >I like movies, traveling *and* going out with friends. Please tell me if the use of... more

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Writing English Conjunctions Punctuation

03/13/19

Should I put a comma before the last item in a list?

Should I put a comma before the last item in a list?> I would like crackers, cheese and some soda. > I would like crackers, cheese, and some soda.

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Writing English Essay

03/05/19

Compare and contrast William Tell with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.

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Writing Ecology Sociology

03/05/19

Human Behavior and the environment

Discuss 2-3 environmental issue that can impact children under the age of two in each of the developmental assessment categories of motor, play, adaptive, social and language

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Writing English Essay

03/04/19

What would a good title be for my argumentive essay about raising the minimum wage?

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

Editors: Edit on first read, or read and edit on second round?

What is wrong with this sentence, and how should I fix it?

How to punctuate an example indicated by "say"?

Which is correct, you will find or you will consider?

Why did author use a different sort of articles in sentence, which describe a picture?

The genitive of 'one' (used instead of 'you') in formal contexts?

What is this strange sentence by Walt Whitman?

How do I know what a participial phrase is within a sentence?

When to use passive and active voice?

In a written work, is it better to reference people by their first or last name?

How to survive editing?

When using the French word "sans" in an English sentence, should I use italics?

What is the fastest way to make an editor hate me?

Is it incorrect to use a sentence fragment to answer a question?

Is one allowed to use capitalization for emphasis?

Are adverbs frowned upon in proper English (academic writing)?

Experienced in or "experienced of"?

Word for when a writer uses alternate spelling and grammar to immitate a dialect?

Where can I find a list of common padding words?

Using "and" twice in a list?

Should I put a comma before the last item in a list?

Compare and contrast William Tell with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.

Human Behavior and the environment

What would a good title be for my argumentive essay about raising the minimum wage?

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