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Use of the word “that” in formal tone, technical writing
I need help settling a disagreement. I have read many posts about the word "that" — probably too many, since I have gotten myself confused! In this first example, there are two subordinate clauses, ...
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past perfect tense with the conjunction “and”
Among those on his right was Bob, the guy that had days earlier started the lease and so began the first...
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Among those on his right was Bob, the guy that had days earlier started the ...
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“It might not be adequate and worsen” vs. “it might not be adequate and worsens”
The problem is this sentence:
It might not be adequate in some cases and worsen the results.
Is it correct or should I write "worsens the results"? If the effect of might not is propagated to ...
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Repeat the preposition in an “or” phrase, or not?
Which is correct (or better) English:
"Choose lace in neutral pastel tones or also in grey or black"
"Choose lace in neutral pastel tones, in grey or in black"
"Choose lace in neutral ...
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What sentence parts needs to be repeated here?
What of the following is right?
"We need to find out..."
"...how to lower the costs or how to produce more."
"...how to lower the costs or to produce more."
"...how to lower the costs or produce ...
