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This tag is for questions about morphology and syntax, the two elements of grammar. DO NOT USE THIS TAG IF YOUR QUESTION IS ABOUT WHETHER SOMETHING SPECIFIC IS GRAMMATICAL. For such cases use the 'grammaticality' tag. Also do not use this for punctuation or spelling (orthography); those are not about grammar, and they have their own tags.
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Space After Semicolons?
Should there be spaces after a semicolon in a sentence? For example:
"...minimum/standard requirements for a base diploma;there has been..."
or
"...minimum/standard requirements for a base diploma …
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"All Things Is/Are Ephemeral"
All Things Is/Are Ephemeral
I know that are is meant to be the verb connecting the two fragments together, but why...? (Gut instinct)
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What is "For the better or worse"?
What is for the better or worse? I remember hearing this a few times before but am not really 100% sure on the exact meaning of it.
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What is the name of this system of proof correction marks?
I remember in English classes when my teacher had used this sort of system when correcting essays in the class.
I never asked her about what it was and just complied and made the revisions to my ess …
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How are embedded quotations used? [closed]
How would embedded quotations be used when quoting from passages/sources within an essay? What would be the difference between normal quotations and embedded quotations?
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What are the uses of ellipses in essays? [closed]
I’m wondering about how ellipses are used in essays. Are there any examples that I could see?
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Capitalising Words in Parentheses?
Should the words inside a set of parentheses be capitalised?
For example:
... usually read for personal
enjoyment (Recreation) or ...
or
... usually read for personal
enjoyment (recre …
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