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Although correct, is “the above” to be avoided?
Although the phrase the above is not exactly incorrect, should it be avoided?
For example, imagine a letter with a heading "Re: Order for 79 purple cardboard slugs". Should a paragraph in the letter ...
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Does this stylistic guideline have a name?
The principle would be something like: Avoid a long modifying clause that creates distance between your subject and verb
For example, according to this guideline, the sentence
One of his uncles ...
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“After-midnight” as adjective
A recent CNN report reads:
In an after-midnight session the U.S. Senate passed a bill Saturday ...
Google returns few results for after-midnight, other than references to a certain horror ...
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Is “faster speed”, “faster performance” correct? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is 'low speed' finally proving its merit?
Recently in a mayor presentation of upcoming product I saw slide talking about "faster performance". Then in BBC ...
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Is “project in hand” correct?
I am writing my MSc project report in English and I want to use the phrase
"the project in hand"
as a title to a chapter where I will be introducing the project that was undertaken.
Is such an ...
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3answers
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How should we write the phrase “one of a kind”? [closed]
I have seen two kind of written format of "one of a kind" phrase,
one of a kind
one-of-a-kind
I'm confused, which one is the proper way of writing "one of a kind" phrase?
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Isn't this rude? Or am I wrong? [closed]
I recently saw this statement when I unsubscribed an email from DiGi.
We're sorry to see you leave (but you know where to find us again
for the latest information, hot updates and news!)
Isn't ...
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Term to describe generalizations such as “it is well known”
Is there a term to describe phrases such as:
"it is well known that,"
"most people believe that," or
"it is often thought that?"
I see these phrases used when someone tries to present their opinion ...
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Non-idiomatic “would be a rare X that Y”: “…would be a rare hurricane that…”
In following, a writer quotes and summarizes Bill Read's remarks regarding Hurricane Irene:
“This is not just a coastal event,” said Bill Read, director of the National Hurricane Center. He said ...
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Question phrases to make sure that everything is understood correctly
I am looking for the best question phrases to make sure that everything is understood correctly.
– Trains to London leave on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and ...
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“to a degree” vs. “to an extent”
Is there a measurable difference in meaning between the phrases "to a degree" and "to an extent" (or "to some degree" and "to some extent")?
Examples:
To [some degree / some extent] that is a ...
