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Allie was saying "like I was" in the current manuscript. One of my first readers hates that, even as Allie learns a more gentile form of English. (Not necessarily accurate for the Regency...this is a fantasy novel, and I don't want to bend over backward making some things understandable to modern readers.) But if you change "like" to "as if" then suddenly we have the above question.
Here's one person's answer, from English Forums:
Grammar Point....
Jun. 24th, 2012 12:44 pmAll right, this was just funny -- but it does make a point.
Capitalization has a purpose.
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In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I've noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the art of capitalization. For those of you who fall into this category, please take note of the following statement.
"Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse and
helping your uncle jack off a horse."
Is everybody clear on that?
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Capitalization has a purpose.
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In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I've noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the art of capitalization. For those of you who fall into this category, please take note of the following statement.
"Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse and
helping your uncle jack off a horse."
Is everybody clear on that?
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AND good grammar. The Oatmeal takes on ten words you should really stop misspelling.
The artist has a grammar pack -- a deal on five posters. If I was an English teacher, or teaching ESL, I'd think about these. Good discussions with ESL for understanding language, and just good silliness to refer to when needed.
I think that two of his tricks may help me with a couple of things I have to stop and think about.
The artist has a grammar pack -- a deal on five posters. If I was an English teacher, or teaching ESL, I'd think about these. Good discussions with ESL for understanding language, and just good silliness to refer to when needed.
I think that two of his tricks may help me with a couple of things I have to stop and think about.
