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Discussion Versus Controversy
Many people object to discussion, but they are invariably t...
Lessfewer
Less refers is quantity, fewer to number. "No man has less vi...
The Verb
A verb is a word which implies action or the doing of somethi...
Adverb
An adverb is a word which modifies a verb, an adjective or an...
Other And Another
These are words which often give to expressions a meaning far...
A Or An
A becomes an before a vowel or before h mute for the sake of ...
Says Ii Said
"Says I" is a vulgarism; don't use it. "I said" is correct fo...
(present Tense Only)
Sing. Plural
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FIRST PERSONAL PRONOUN |
Common Stumbling Blocks - Peculiar Constructions - Misused Forms.
The use of the first personal pronoun should be avoided as much as
possible in composition. Don't introduce it by way of apology and never
use such expressions as "In my opinion," "As far as I can see," "It
appears to me," "I believe," etc. In what you write, the whole
composition is expressive of your views, since you are the author,
therefore, there is no necessity for you to accentuate or emphasize
yourself at certain portions of it.
Moreover, the big I's savor of egotism! Steer clear of them as far as
you can. The only place where the first person is permissible is in
passages where you are stating a view that is not generally held and
which is likely to meet with opposition.
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