For example:
Instead, you’ll use a higher-level model called ASP.NET AJAX. ASP.NET AJAX gives you a set of server-side components and controls that you can use when designing your web page.
This does not seem correct to me, at least in this case.
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While I'm not aware of a particular grammatical rule that would prohibit this, as a matter of style, I would prefer not to do what you're suggesting there, especially with something like ASP.NET AJAX. I would suggest something like:
Instead, you’ll use a higher-level model called ASP.NET AJAX. This toolkit gives you a set of server-side components and controls that you can use when designing your web page.
You can replace toolkit with something more appropriate if you prefer.
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I saw this in a book I am reading and decided it could make a decent question here. I'd definitely like to know if there is a grammatical rule.– FoscoNov 15, 2010 at 21:04
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4@Fosco: As Dusty says (correctly), there is no rule actually prohibiting this. And, in the right situations, it can be done intentionally for added effect. Nov 15, 2010 at 21:20
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@Kosmonaut: Excellent point. As a rhetorical device, it could be quite helpful.– DustyNov 15, 2010 at 21:34
It is a recognised rhetorical device. That said, when you are not going for rhetoric it may be best if you avoided it.
answered Nov 16, 2010 at 10:11
Yes. You just did.
I don't know of any rule forbidding it and even if there was it likely is simply a best practice.
As with most things, avoid it if it makes the sentences hard to read or sound awkward, even if it is technically correct.
