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Is 'that' necessary for this sentence? [duplicate]
My friend and I were playing this game, in which we were complimenting others.
For example, she said, "You're so pretty, all the boys want to 'holla' at you."
Then I said, "You're so pretty, that all ...
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Can you use two “and”s in a sentence?
For example,
I like chocolate, vanilla, and lemon and orange ice cream.
Indicating "lemon and orange" is a combined flavor, as an item in the list needing an initial and.
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Clarification of list grouping
I'm editing some engineering documentation in Australia, and I'd like to say:
The tests shall: 1) verify connectivity, 2) test (performance and endurance) by ...
The tests shall verify ...
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It will take a while until/before the change takes an effect
Which is correct or sounds better to you?
It will take a while until the change takes an effect.
It will take a while before the change takes an effect.
Thank you
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Sentences beginning with “so”?
This also came up on either a BBC or CBC science program, but not as a linguistically-oriented discussion.
Over the last two or three years I've noticed a lot more people starting a sentence with ...
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Can I start a sentence with “because”, whether I am answering a question, or giving a sample of an idea? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can a sentence start with “Because”
I would like to know if the next sentence is right:
"Because in this case, both are spelled the same way"
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Is there any valid rule discouraging the use of a certain word to start a sentence?
Is there any rule you think is valid that discourages the use of a certain word to start a sentence?
Because I suspect the answer is no.
But it would be good to have a blanket answer to this kind of ...
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Can a sentence start with “Because”?
In my grade school days, I recall a teacher proclaiming to the class:
You should never start a sentence with the word "Because".
Of course, I've since seen lots of examples to the contrary, and ...
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Is it really incorrect to start a sentence with “and”?
I know it's wrong, but I do it all the time or else my sentences would go on forever.
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Is it acceptable to start a sentence with “however”?
I have heard that starting a sentence with however is wrong. What are the grounds for this view and is it still held by a majority of pedants?
They would suggest changing
However, some people are ...
