The Elements of StyleThis edition of the classic guide to lean, vigorous writing includes a new glossary of grammatical terms and has been revised to update references in examples and to reflect contemporary usage. Paper edition (30902-X), $6.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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... similar form 20. Keep related words together 15 15 15 18 19 21 23 25 26 28 21. In summaries , keep to one tense 31 22. Place the emphatic words of a sentence at the end 32 III . A FEW MATTERS OF FORM 34 IV . WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS ...
... similar form 20. Keep related words together 15 15 15 18 19 21 23 25 26 28 21. In summaries , keep to one tense 31 22. Place the emphatic words of a sentence at the end 32 III . A FEW MATTERS OF FORM 34 IV . WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS ...
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... the weakness inherent in the word not . Consciously or unconsciously , the reader is dissatisfied with being told only what is not ; he PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION [ 19 Express co-ordinate ideas in similar form Keep related words together.
... the weakness inherent in the word not . Consciously or unconsciously , the reader is dissatisfied with being told only what is not ; he PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION [ 19 Express co-ordinate ideas in similar form Keep related words together.
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... related in thought and keep apart those that are not so related . He noticed a large stain in the rug that was right in the center . You can call your mother in London and tell her all about George's taking you out to dinner for just ...
... related in thought and keep apart those that are not so related . He noticed a large stain in the rug that was right in the center . You can call your mother in London and tell her all about George's taking you out to dinner for just ...
Contents
ELEMENTARY RULES OF USAGE | 1 |
Do not break sentences in | 7 |
A participial phrase at the beginning of | 13 |
Copyright | |
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