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CONTENTS PART 1. Grammar, Usage, and Style SECTION 1. SECTION 2. SECTION 3. SECTION 4. SECTION 5. SECTION 6. SECTION 7. SECTION 8. SECTION 9. SECTION 10. SECTION 11.
Punctuation: Major Marks Punctuation: Other Marks Capitalization Numbers Abbreviations Plurals and Possessives Spelling Compound Words Word Division Grammar Usage
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THE PERIOD ¶101a. Use a period to mark the end of a sentence that makes a statement or expresses a command. Statement: I question the need to merge the two companies. Command: Make sure that the doors open at 10 a.m. Slide 1-1
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THE QUESTION MARK ¶110a. Use a question mark at the end of a direct question. ¶104. Use a period at the end of an indirect question. Direct question: Why is the policy being changed? Indirect question: I would like to know why the policy is being changed. Slide 1-2
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THE EXCLAMATION POINT ¶119a. Use an exclamation point at the end of a sentence to express enthusiasm or some other strong feeling. Exclamation: Your article about the Internet was the best I’ve ever read!
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THE PERIOD AND THE QUESTION MARK ¶103. Use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks a favor. Use a period at the end of a sentence that expresses a polite command. Favor: Will you please let me borrow your Corvette? Polite command: Will you please let me know whether you plan to stay overnight. Slide 1-4
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THE PERIOD, THE QUESTION MARK, AND THE EXCLAMATION POINT ¶¶101b, 111, 119a. Use a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point (as appropriate) at the end of an elliptical expression—a word or phrase that represents a complete sentence. When am I leaving? In a week or so. I heard that you’re resigning. Why? What a great job! Congratulations! Slide 1-5
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THE PERIOD ¶107a. Use periods after elements displayed on separate lines in a list when they are long or are essential to the grammatical completeness of the statement that introduces the list. This software will help you to: 1. Maintain your checkbook. 2. Prepare a realistic monthly budget. 3. Monitor your monthly expenses. Slide 1-6
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THE PERIOD ¶107b. No periods are needed after elements in a list if the introductory statement is grammatically complete. We can provide the following kinds of software: • Customer information systems • Product information systems • Decision support systems Slide 1-7
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THE PERIOD ¶102a. As a general rule, use one space after the period or any other mark at the end of a sentence, but switch to two spaces whenever a stronger visual break between sentences is needed. One space after the period: Let’s meet on Friday. How does 10 a.m. sound? Two spaces after the period: Let’s meet on Friday. How does 10 a.m. sound? Slide 1-8
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THE PERIOD ¶102e. When an abbreviation ends one sentence and begins the next, the use of one space after the period that ends the sentence may be inadequate. Use two spaces for a stronger visual break. One space after the period: Lunch begins at 1 p.m. F. J. Rae will be the speaker. Two spaces after the period: Lunch begins at 1 p.m. F. J. Rae will be the speaker. Slide 1-9
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122. Use commas to set off nonessential expressions—words, phrases, and clauses that are not needed to complete the meaning or the structure of a sentence. Nonessential: Let’s ask Muriel Spock, who is familiar with this type of transaction. Essential: Let’s ask someone who is familiar with this type of transaction. Slide 1-10
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122. Use commas to set off nonessential expressions—words, phrases, and clauses that are not643,346,Slide needed to346complete the meaning or the structure of a sentence. Nonessential: I have decided, therefore, to withdraw my bid. Essential: I have therefore decided to withdraw my bid. Slide 1-11
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122a. Use commas to set off interrupting elements—words, phrases, and clauses that break the flow of a sentence from subject to verb to object or complement. Interrupting: We could meet this Thursday or, if you prefer, next Tuesday. Interrupting: We can wait for a week, can’t we, to see what happens? Slide 1-12
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122b. Use commas to set off afterthoughts —words, phrases, and clauses loosely added onto the end of a sentence. Afterthought: The merger took place last July, if I remember correctly. Afterthought: It’s not too late to enroll, is it?
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122c. Use commas to set off transitional expressions and similar elements that are not essential to the meaning or the structure of a sentence. Nonessential: It is true, nevertheless, that Carl supplied us with useful information. Essential: It is nevertheless true that Carl supplied us with useful information. Click the mouse button or press the Slide 1-14
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122c. Use commas to set off independent comments and similar elements that are not essential to the meaning or the structure of a sentence. Nonessential: It is our plan, of course, to get a second opinion. Essential: It is of course our plan to get a second opinion. Slide 1-15
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122d. Use commas to set off descriptive expressions and similar elements that are not essential to the meaning or the structure of a sentence. Nonessential: Many thanks for your letter of May 1, in which you reviewed my manuscript. Essential: Many thanks for the letter in which you reviewed my manuscript. Slide 1-16
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COMMAS THAT SET OFF ¶122e-f. Use commas to set off descriptive expressions and similar elements that are not essential to the meaning or the structure of a sentence. Dates: The meeting planned for November 5, 2003, will have to be rescheduled for February 2004. Names: Ann Garcia, M.D., is moving to Logan, Utah. Names: Paul Poe Jr. is leaving Green Inc. next week. Slide 1-17
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶123b. Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series. The Foxes, the Perrys, and the Joneses have said yes. I’m still waiting to hear from the Sheas and the Poes. Slide 1-18
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶123c. Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives that modify the same noun. Gillian is a thoughtful, considerate person. But: I would like to thank you for your thoughtful editorial comments.
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶123d. Use a comma to separate the digits of large numbers into groups of thousands. 10,575
200,000
3,500,000
But:
3000
3.14159265
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶123e. Use a comma to indicate the omission of key words. Employees with at least one year of service are entitled to two weeks of vacation; those with at least three years of service, three weeks. Slide 1-21
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶123e. Use a comma to indicate unusual word order. How that happened, we’ll never know.
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶123e. Use a comma to preserve clarity. All an insurance policy is, is a contract for services.
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶124. Use a comma after most introductory elements that begin a sentence and precede the subject and verb of the main clause. Introductory word: Well, what can we do? Introductory phrase: To start a successful business, you need to do a lot of planning. But: To start a successful business requires a lot of planning. Slide 1-24
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶124. Use a comma after most introductory elements that begin a sentence and precede the subject and verb of the main clause. Introductory clause: Before we invest more money in the company, we need to see an updated financial analysis. Introductory verbal phrase: In reviewing the sketches, I noticed several problems. Slide 1-25
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶124. Use a comma after most introductory elements that begin a sentence and precede the subject and verb of the main clause. Introductory adverb: Tomorrow I’ll give you our decision. Introductory phrase: In 2003 I may retire. Introductory phrase: In the morning I’ll have more time. Slide 1-26
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COMMAS THAT SEPARATE ¶124b. Use a comma after a transitional expression or an independent comment that begins a sentence. Transitional expression: In any case, we don’t have to decide right away. Independent comment: In my opinion, she needs help. Slide 1-27
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COMMAS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES ¶¶126-128. Use a comma to separate two main clauses when they are joined by and, but, or, or nor. Compound sentence: I finished the report last week, and I will now write a one-page executive summary. Compound predicate: I finished the report last week and will now write a one-page executive summary. Slide 1-28
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COMMAS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES ¶¶126-128. Do not use a comma to separate two main clauses when they are not joined by and, but, or, or nor. Run-on sentence: I finished the report last week, I will now write a one-page executive summary. (A comma is incorrect.) Correct alternatives: . . . last week. I will . . . . . . last week; I will . . . . . . last week, and I will . . . Slide 1-29
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COMMAS IN COMPLEX SENTENCES ¶130. Use a comma to separate a dependent clause that precedes the main clause. Before we meet with the sales staff, we need to complete this study.
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COMMAS IN COMPLEX SENTENCES ¶¶131, 132. Use a comma to separate a nonessential dependent clause that follows the main clause. Nonessential: We need to complete this study by Friday, before we meet with the CEO. Essential: We need to complete this study before we meet with the CEO. Slide 1-31
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THE SEMICOLON ¶176. Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses when the clauses are not linked by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, or nor). Sheila wants to buy an SUV; Paul would rather get a convertible. Also correct: Sheila wants to buy an SUV. Paul would rather get a convertible. Slide 1-32
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THE SEMICOLON ¶178. Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses when the clauses are linked by a transitional expression (such as however, moreover, or therefore). My partners want to sign the contract; however, I have some misgivings. Also correct: My partners want to sign the contract. However, I have some misgivings. Slide 1-33
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THE COLON ¶187a. Use a colon to separate two independent clauses (1) when the second clause explains the first clause and (2) the clauses are not linked by a coordinating conjunction or a transitional expression. It has been said that a successful project goes through three stages: it won’t work, it costs too much, and I always knew it was a good idea. Slide 1-34
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THE COLON ¶187b. Compare the use of the colon and the semicolon in these examples: Colon: This job sounds very attractive: the salary, the benefits, and the opportunities for advancement seem excellent. (The second clause explains the first clause.) Semicolon: This job sounds very attractive; it is the kind of job I have been looking for. (Also correct: This job sounds very attractive. It is the . . . . ) Slide 1-35
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FOR EXAMPLE, NAMELY, AND THAT IS ¶181a. Ordinarily, use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses when they are linked by for example, namely, or that is. Semicolon: Pamela Hearst is well qualified for this sales job; for example, she spent three years working as a sales representative for one of our major competitors. Slide 1-36
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FOR EXAMPLE, NAMELY, AND THAT IS ¶181b. Use a colon before for example, namely, or that is if (1) the first independent clause directs attention to the second independent clause and (2) the second clause carries the real emphasis in the sentence. Colon: Your proposal covers all but one point: namely, who is going to foot the bill? Slide 1-37
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FOR EXAMPLE, NAMELY, AND THAT IS ¶182a. Use a semicolon before for example, namely, or that is if (1) the preceding part of the sentence expresses a complete thought and (2) what follows is an afterthought, providing additional information that is nice to know but nonessential. Semicolon: Always use figures with abbreviations; for example, 6 ft, 8 lb, 11 a.m. Slide 1-38
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FOR EXAMPLE, NAMELY, AND THAT IS ¶182b. Use a colon before for example, namely, or that is if (1) the preceding part of the sentence leads up to what follows and (2) the real emphasis of the sentence is to fall on what follows. Colon: There are two things I’d like you to do while I’m away: namely, answer all my phone calls and don’t let anyone know that I’m away. Slide 1-39
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FOR EXAMPLE, NAMELY, AND THAT IS ¶182c. Use a comma before for example, namely, or that is if it introduces a word or phrase that explains an expression immediately preceding. This batch of mail will be processed by an OCR, that is, an optical character reader.
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DASHES ¶¶183, 201. When for example, namely, or that is introduces an expression within a sentence, use dashes to set off the complete expression if you want to give it special emphasis. Three of our customers—namely, Foley, Florio, and Gabor—have not reordered.
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PARENTHESES ¶¶183, 219. When for example, namely, or that is introduces an expression within a sentence, use parentheses to set off the complete expression if you want to de-emphasize it. Three of our customers (namely, Foley, Florio, and Gabor) have not reordered.
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COMMAS ¶183. When for example, namely, or that is introduces an expression within a sentence, use commas to set off the complete expression if (1) no special treatment is required and (2) the expression does not contain a series of items separated by commas. A few of our customers, for example, Foley and Florio, have called to complain. Slide 2-3
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶227. Use quotation marks to enclose a direct quotation, that is, the exact words of a speaker or writer.
Jack simply said, “I have decided to resign.”
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶228. Do not use quotation marks for an indirect quotation, that is, a restatement of a person’s exact words.
Jack simply said that he had decided to resign.
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶253a. When a quoted statement falls at the beginning of a sentence, insert a comma (not a period) before the closing quotation mark. “Let’s try to meet next Thursday,” Jean suggested.
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶254. When a quoted question falls at the beginning of a sentence, insert a question mark (not a comma) before the closing quotation mark. “Why do we need to meet?” Steve asked.
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶254. When a quoted exclamation falls at the beginning of a sentence, insert an exclamation point (not a comma) before the closing quotation mark. “I don’t believe it!” Burt shouted.
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶256a. When a quoted sentence falls at the end of a larger sentence, insert a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quotation is introduced by a simple phrase like She said. Marsha said, “We need to make a decision today.”
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶256b. When a quoted sentence falls at the end of a larger sentence, insert a colon before the opening quotation mark if the quotation is introduced by a complete sentence like She said this. Marsha’s reaction was fierce: “We need to make a decision today.”
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶¶247a, 257. When a quoted statement falls at the end of a statement, insert a period before the closing quotation mark. Marsha said, “We need to make a decision today.”
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶¶249a, 257. When a quoted question falls at the end of a statement, insert a question mark before the closing quotation mark. Ralph replied, “Why do we have to decide today?”
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶¶249b, 257. When a quoted statement falls at the end of a question, insert a question mark after the closing quotation mark. Did Marsha really say, “We need to make a decision today”?
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶257. When a quoted question falls at the end of a question, insert a question mark before the closing quotation mark.
Did Marsha really say, “Why do we need to make a decision today?”
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QUOTATION MARKS ¶242. Use quotation marks to enclose titles that represent only part of a complete work (such as an article in a magazine or a chapter in a book). I’m enclosing a copy of an article entitled “Reinventing Retailing to Compete With E-Tailing.” Slide 2-15
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ITALICS AND UNDERLINING ¶289a. Use italics or underlining to set off titles that represent complete works (such as a magazine or a book). For an excellent book on conflict resolution, read Getting to Yes. (Or: Getting to Yes.)
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ITALICS AND UNDERLINING ¶285a. Use italics or underlining to set off words used as words.
What does the term mouse potato mean?
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ITALICS AND UNDERLINING ¶287. Use italics or underlining to set off foreign expressions unless they are considered part of the English language. What they said is true, n’est-ce pas? (Or: n’est-ce pas?) But: I’m all for preserving the status quo. Slide 2-18
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CAPITALIZATION—FIRST WORDS ¶301a. Capitalize the first word of every sentence. We didn’t know that. How did you find out?
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CAPITALIZATION—FIRST WORDS ¶301b. Capitalize the first word of an expression used as a sentence.
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Really?
Unbelievable!
Indeed.
So much for that.
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CAPITALIZATION—FIRST WORDS ¶301c. Capitalize the first word of a quoted sentence. Mr. Potter asked, “When can we expect a decision?”
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CAPITALIZATION—FIRST WORDS ¶301d. Capitalize the first word of an independent question within a sentence. The question is, What should we do now?
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CAPITALIZATION—FIRST WORDS ¶301e. Capitalize the first word of each item displayed in a list or an outline. This problem-solving tool will help you: • Become an effective leader. • Improve your relations with colleagues. • Cope with stressful situations on the job. Slide 3-5
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CAPITALIZATION—FIRST WORDS ¶301g. Capitalize the first word of the salutation and the complimentary closing of a letter. Dear Ms. Porcini:
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Sincerely,
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CAPITALIZATION—PROPER NOUNS ¶¶303, 311, 320. Capitalize every proper noun, that is, the official name of a particular person, place, or thing. Persons: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Eleanor Roosevelt Organizations: Cisco Systems the Red Cross Slide 3-7
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CAPITALIZATION—PROPER NOUNS ¶¶303, 325, 335. Capitalize every proper noun, that is, the official name of a particular person, place, or thing. Governmental units: the House of Representatives But: the federal government the Vermont State Board of Education But: the state of Vermont Slide 3-8
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CAPITALIZATION—PROPER NOUNS ¶¶303, 331. Capitalize every proper noun, that is, the official name of a particular person, place, or thing. Places: the Holiday Inn
Bath, Maine
Lake Champlain
O’Hare Airport
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CAPITALIZATION—PROPER NOUNS ¶¶303, 331, 356, 360, 364. Capitalize every proper noun, that is, the official name of a particular person, place, or thing. Things: the Statue of Liberty
Kleenex
Gone With the Wind
an Oscar
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CAPITALIZATION—PROPER NOUNS ¶¶303, 342. Capitalize every proper noun, that is, the official name of a particular person, place, or thing. Days: Wednesday
Saturday
Months: February 14
October 31
Holidays: the Fourth of July
Mother’s Day
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CAPITALIZATION—PROPER NOUNS ¶¶303, 344a-b. Capitalize every proper noun, that is, the official name of a particular person, place, or thing. Events: World War II
the Middle Ages
the Holocaust
the Renaissance
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CAPITALIZATION—PROPER NOUNS ¶¶303, 348. Capitalize every proper noun, that is, the official name of a particular person, place, or thing. Races: Caucasians
Native Americans
Peoples: the Koreans
African Americans
Languages: speak Swedish
read Japanese
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CAPITALIZATION—COMMON NOUNS ¶307. Do not capitalize common nouns, that is, nouns that refer to a class of things. books
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all books
every book
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CAPITALIZATION—COMMON NOUNS ¶308. Do not capitalize common nouns, that is, nouns that refer to a particular person, place, or thing without using the full official name. my book
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this book
these books
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CAPITALIZATION—COMMON NOUNS ¶309. Capitalize a common noun when it is part of a proper noun but not when it is used as a short form in place of the complete official name. Proper nouns: Common nouns: Dr. Milano my doctor Professor Piasecki the professor the Poe Company the company Slide 3-16
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CAPITALIZATION—COMMON NOUNS ¶309. Capitalize a common noun when it is part of a proper noun but not when it is used as a short form in place of the complete official name. Proper nouns: Common nouns: Boston University the university Hotel Pierre the hotel Logan Airport the airport Slide 3-17
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CAPITALIZATION—COMMON NOUNS ¶¶309, 331, 346a. Capitalize a common noun when it is part of a proper noun but not when it is used as a short form in place of the complete official name. Proper nouns: Common nouns: the Hudson River the river Fifth Avenue the avenue the Civil Rights Act the act Slide 3-18
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CAPITALIZATION—TITLES ¶312a. Capitalize a title when it precedes a person’s name. Personal titles: Mr. Arnst
Ms. La Voix
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CAPITALIZATION—TITLES ¶312a. Capitalize a title when it precedes a person’s name. Professional titles: Dr. Cheng Professor Romero Governmental titles: Governor Foy Senator Cohen Slide 3-20
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CAPITALIZATION—TITLES ¶313a. In most cases, do not capitalize these titles when they follow a person’s name or are used in place of a person’s name. Roy Fox, president of the Century Club, asked . . . The president of the Century Club asked . . . Slide 3-21
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CAPITALIZATION—TITLES ¶313b. Always capitalize the titles of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, even when they follow a person’s name or are used in place of a person’s name. National officials: the President the Vice President State officials: the Governor Slide 3-22
the Lieutenant Governor
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CAPITALIZATION—TITLES ¶313b. Always capitalize the titles of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, even when they follow a person’s name or are used in place of a person’s name. Foreign dignitaries: the Queen the Prime Minister International figures: the Pope the Secretary General Slide 3-23
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CAPITALIZATION—TITLES ¶313c-d. Ordinarily, do not capitalize the titles of local officials or company officials when they follow or are used in place of a person’s name. The mayor announced . . . The treasurer of the club . . .
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶401a. Spell out numbers from 1 through 10. Use figures for numbers over 10. Please make ten copies of this article. Please make 11 copies of this article.
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶402. Express related numbers the same way. If some are above 10 and some below 10, put them all in figures. Please send 10 copies of this article to our Boise office and 11 copies to our Topeka office. Slide 4-2
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶401d. Always spell out numbers at the beginning of a sentence.
Forty men showed up.
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶401c. Always spell out indefinite numbers and amounts.
a few thousand brochures hundreds of acres
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶401d. Always spell out nontechnical or nonemphatic references to age, periods of time, and measurements. when I turn forty sixty years ago lose fifty pounds Slide 4-5
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶401d. Some numbers are usually spelled out. Ordinal numbers: my twenty-fifth birthday Fractions: over one-third of the callers Slide 4-6
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶¶401b, 410. In expressions of dates, where numbers have technical significance or need to stand out for quick comprehension, use all figures—even for the numbers 1 through 10. On April 8, 2003, we will . . . (Not: April 8th) In April 2003 we will . . . the May 2003 issue Slide 4-7
But: the May 2, 2003, issue
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶¶401b, 403a, 413a, 418a. In expressions of money, where numbers have technical significance or need to stand out for quick comprehension, use all figures—even for the numbers 1 through 10. from $4.95 to $9 $5,000,000
Or: $5 million
10 cents
But: not worth two cents
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶¶401b, 453. When numbers precede abbreviations and symbols, use all figures—even for the numbers 1 through 10. 8 a.m. 7.5 lb
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶401b. With technical or emphatic references to age, use all figures— even for the numbers 1 through 10. Technical: a study of 2-year-olds Nontechnical: my two-year-old son
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶¶401b, 436. With technical or emphatic references to periods of time, use all figures—even for the numbers 1 through 10. Technical: a 20-year mortgage Nontechnical: over twenty years ago
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NUMBERS—FIGURE STYLE ¶¶401b, 429. With technical or emphatic references to measurements, use all figures—even for the numbers 1 through 10. Technical: packages over 5 pounds Nontechnical: need to lose five pounds
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NUMBERS—WORD STYLE ¶404. Spell out numbers from 1 through 100. Also spell out numbers above 100 that require only one or two words. sixty-five (one word) three hundred (two words) But: 350 (would require three words) ninety-five million Slide 4-13
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NUMBERS—WORD STYLE ¶405. Express related numbers the same way. If some numbers require one or two words and others require more than two words, put them all in figures. We sent out 350 invitations and have already received over 300 acceptances. Our corporation projected revenues of $125 million last year but earned only $95 million. Slide 4-14
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ABBREVIATIONS ¶502a. Avoid using abbreviations except on business forms, in catalogs, in tables, and in informal documents shared with your colleagues. When in doubt, spell it out.
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ABBREVIATIONS ¶502b. Some abbreviations are always acceptable, such as those that accompany a person’s name.
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Mr.
Ms.
Jr.
M.D.
Esq.
Mrs.
Sr.
Ph.D.
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ABBREVIATIONS ¶502b. Some abbreviations are always acceptable, such as those that are part of an organization’s name. Co.
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Corp.
Inc.
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Ltd.
ABBREVIATIONS ¶502c. Some abbreviations are always acceptable, such as those used in place of a long organizational name. NAACP
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SEC
IRS
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NBC
ABBREVIATIONS ¶502b. Some abbreviations are always acceptable, such as those used in expressions of time. a.m.
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p.m.
PST
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EDT
ABBREVIATIONS ¶503. When alternative forms are available, use the form that is the shortest without any sacrifice of clarity. cont. (rather than contd.) 2 lb (rather than 2 lbs) Enc. 2 (rather than Encs. 2 OR Encl. 2) 2d (rather than 2nd) Slide 5-6
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ABBREVIATIONS—PUNCTUATION ¶506a. Use a period after the abbreviation of a single word.
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Mrs.
Corp.
pp.
Wed.
Jr.
Inc.
Nos.
Dec.
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ABBREVIATIONS— PUNCTUATION AND SPACING ¶507. When a small-letter abbreviation consists of single initials representing two or more words, insert a period after each initial but insert no space after each internal period.
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a.m.
i.e.
BUT: rpm
p.m.
e.g.
mph
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ABBREVIATIONS— PUNCTUATION AND SPACING ¶508. As a general rule, do not use periods in all-capital abbreviations consisting of single initials representing two or more words.
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CBS
CEO
ASAP
MIT
FYI
CD-ROM
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ABBREVIATIONS— PUNCTUATION AND SPACING ¶508. As an exception to the general rule, insert periods in all-capital abbreviations when they consist of single initials and they represent: • Geographic names:
U.S. N.J. D.C.
• Academic degrees:
B.A. M.S. M.D.
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ABBREVIATIONS— PUNCTUATION AND SPACING ¶509. When an abbreviation consists of more than single initials, insert a period and a space after each element in the abbreviation. N. Mex.
Lt. Col.
Rt. Rev.
loc. cit.
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cu cm
ABBREVIATIONS—PUNCTUATION ¶510. Do not use a period after shortened forms of words.
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deli
temp
hype
demo
typo
condo
fax
info
co-op
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ABBREVIATIONS— PUNCTUATION AND SPACING ¶516a. Insert a period and a space after each initial in a person’s name. M. A. Devine
F. E. Hollings
W. E. B. Du Bois
B. J. Malone
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ABBREVIATIONS—PUNCTUATION ¶516b. As a rule, omit periods when a person’s name is expressed entirely in initials. JFK
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FDR
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ABBREVIATIONS—PUNCTUATION ¶522a. Do not use periods in acronyms (all-cap initials that are pronounced like a word). PIN
BOGSAT
NIMBY
MEGO
WOMBAT
PEBCAK
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PLURALS ¶601. To form the plural of most words, simply add s. ideas
committees
taxis
menus
combs
rhythms
depths
rights
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PLURALS ¶602. To form the plural of words that end in s, x, ch, sh, and z, add es. businesses
boxes
crashes
summonses
matches
brushes
faxes
sketches
buzzes
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PLURALS ¶605. To form the plural of words that end in a vowel plus y, add s. holidays
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attorneys
joys
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guys
PLURALS ¶604. To form the plural of words that end in a consonant plus y, change the y to i and add es. policy → policies copy → copies
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liability → liabilities rally → rallies
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PLURALS ¶606. To form the plural of words that end in a vowel plus o, add s.
stereos
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ratios
shampoos
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duos
PLURALS ¶607. To form the plural of words that end in a consonant plus o, add s to some words and es to others. (Check your manual or a dictionary to be sure.) photos memos potatoes echoes macros twos
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heroes
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fiascoes
PLURALS ¶608a. To form the plural of most words ending in f, fe, or ff, add s.
beliefs
proofs
safes
sheriffs
chiefs
reefs
cafés
tariffs
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PLURALS ¶608b. To form the plural of some words ending in f, fe, or ff, change the ending to ve and add s. wife → wives life
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self → selves shelf → shelves
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PLURALS ¶¶609-610. Some words have an irregular plural. Check your manual or a dictionary if you are not sure of the correct form. man
→ men
woman → women child Slide 6-9
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foot
→ feet
goose → geese mouse → mice
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PLURALS ¶611. Solid Compound Nouns. Pluralize the final element in the compound as if it stood alone. crossroads
hatboxes
birthdays
eyewitnesses hairbrushes
bookshelves
blueberries
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handkerchiefs photocopies
PLURALS ¶612a. Spaced or Hyphenated Compound Nouns. To form the plural, add s or es to the chief element of the compound. mothers-in-law
editors in chief
runners-up
accounts payable
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PLURALS ¶612b. Spaced or Hyphenated Compound Nouns. When this type of compound does not contain a noun as one of its elements, simply add s or es to the final element to form the plural. hang-ups
get-togethers
go-betweens
run-throughs
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PLURALS ¶614. When words of foreign origin have acceptable English plurals, add s or es as appropriate. agenda → agendas
stadium → stadiums
census → censuses
appendix → appendixes
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PLURALS ¶614. Some words of foreign origin require foreign plurals. Check your manual or a dictionary for the correct forms. alumnus (m.) → alumni alumna (f.)
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PLURALS ¶619. To form the plural of most abbreviations, add s.
Vol. → Vols.
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No. → Nos.
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Dr. → Drs.
PLURALS ¶620. Abbreviations of measurements use the same form in the singular and the plural. oz
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ft
in
lb
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km
mL
PLURALS ¶621. To form the plural of a few abbreviations, double the singular form. p. → pp.
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l. → ll.
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¶ → ¶¶
PLURALS ¶622. To form the plural of abbreviations that end in a capital letter, add s. VIPs
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CEOs
M.D.s
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Ph.D.s
PLURALS ¶623. To form the plural of abbreviations that end in a small letter, add an apostrophe plus s. received four c.o.d.’s minding one’s p’s and q’s
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SINGULAR POSSESSIVES ¶630. To form the possessive of singular nouns that do not end with an s sound, add an apostrophe plus s. my attorney’s advice
Illinois’s highways
the committee’s vote
Arkansas’s lakes
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SINGULAR POSSESSIVES ¶631a. To form the possessive of singular nouns that do end with an s sound, be guided by your pronunciation. If you create a new syllable when you pronounce the possessive, add an apostrophe plus s. your boss’s approval
Dallas’s parks
our coach’s strategy
Phoenix’s suburbs
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SINGULAR POSSESSIVES ¶631b. To form the possessive of singular nouns that do end with an s sound, be guided by your pronunciation. If adding an extra syllable makes the word hard to pronounce, add only an apostrophe. for goodness’ sake
New Orleans’ chefs
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SINGULAR POSSESSIVES ¶634. To form the possessive of singular compound nouns, add an apostrophe plus s to the last element of the compound. an eyewitness’s story
my stockbroker’s advice
my son-in-law’s job
the attorney general’s plan
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PLURAL POSSESSIVES ¶632. To form the possessive of regular plural nouns (those that end in s or es), add only an apostrophe. attorneys’ fees
the witnesses’ testimony
ten dollars’ worth
our bosses’ decisions
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PLURAL POSSESSIVES ¶633. To form the possessive of irregular plural nouns (those that do not end in s or es), add an apostrophe plus s. men’s ties
children’s toys
women’s skirts
the alumni’s contributions
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PLURAL POSSESSIVES ¶635a. To form the possessive of plural compound nouns that end in s, add only an apostrophe. the stockholders’ votes the vice presidents’ jobs
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PLURAL POSSESSIVES ¶635b. To form the possessive of plural compound nouns that do not end in s, add an apostrophe plus s. the editors in chief’s judgments my sons-in-law’s Internet start-up
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POSSESSIVES—PRONOUNS ¶636. To form the possessive of personal pronouns, never use an apostrophe. Use the special possessive forms. my idea
your bills
the idea was mine
these bills are yours
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POSSESSIVES—PRONOUNS ¶636. To form the possessive of personal pronouns, never use an apostrophe. Use the special possessive forms. his palmtop
our CD collection
that palmtop is his
those CDs are ours
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POSSESSIVES—PRONOUNS ¶636. To form the possessive of personal pronouns, never use an apostrophe. Use the special possessive forms. her e-mail
their summer cottage
this e-mail is hers
that cottage is theirs
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POSSESSIVES—PRONOUNS ¶636. To form the possessive of personal pronouns, never use an apostrophe. Use the special possessive forms. Each group uses its own forms. (NOT: it’s) The decision has to be yours. (NOT: your’s) The responsibility is theirs. (NOT: their’s) Slide 6-31
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POSSESSIVES—PRONOUNS ¶637. To form the possessive of singular indefinite pronouns, add an apostrophe plus s. anybody’s guess
someone else’s problem
no one’s fault
one another’s children
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POSSESSIVES—PRONOUNS ¶637. To form the possessive of singular indefinite pronouns, add an apostrophe plus s. someone’s chance
each other’s rights
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SURNAMES—PLURAL FORMS ¶615a. To form the plural of most surnames, just add s. Mr. and Mrs. Carter → the Carters Mr. and Mrs. Shea
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SURNAMES—PLURAL FORMS ¶615b. To form the plural of surnames ending in s or x, add es. Mr. and Mrs. Bass → the Basses Mr. and Mrs. Fox → the Foxes
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SURNAMES—PLURAL FORMS ¶615b. To form the plural of surnames ending in ch, sh, or z, add es. Mr. and Mrs. French → the Frenches Mr. and Mrs. Marsh → the Marshes Mr. and Mrs. Perez Slide 6-36
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SURNAMES—PLURAL FORMS ¶615b. If adding es makes the plural surname hard to pronounce, use the singular form for the plural. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings → the Hastings (NOT: the Hastingses)
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SURNAMES—PLURAL FORMS ¶615c. When forming the plural of a surname, do not change the spelling. Simply add s or es. the Kennedys (NOT: the Kennedies) the Wolfs (NOT: the Wolves) the Fairchilds (NOT: the Fairchildren) Slide 6-38
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SURNAMES—POSSESSIVE FORMS ¶631a. To form the singular possessive of a surname, add an apostrophe plus s. Mrs. Jones’s article Mr. Harris’s report
Mr. and Mrs. Marx’s house Mr. and Mrs. Hertz’s car
Note that Mr. and Mrs. is followed by the singular form of the possessive.
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SURNAMES—POSSESSIVE FORMS ¶631b. To form the singular possessive of a surname, add only an apostrophe if the addition of an apostrophe plus s makes the name hard to pronounce. Mrs. Hodges’ fax (NOT: Mrs. Hodges’s fax) Mr. and Mrs. Hastings’ party (NOT: Mr. and Mrs. Hastings’s party) Slide 6-40
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SURNAMES—POSSESSIVE FORMS ¶632a. To form the plural possessive of a surname, add only an apostrophe. the Joneses’ farm the Harrises’ son the Hodges’ condo
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the Marxes’ house the Hertzes’ car the Hastings’ party
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SPELLING ¶701. When a word of one syllable ends with a single consonant (bag) preceded by a single vowel (bag), double the final consonant before a suffix beginning with a vowel or before the suffix y. baggage bagged
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bagging
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baggy
SPELLING ¶702. When a word of two or more syllables ends in a single consonant (refer) preceded by a single vowel (refer), double the final consonant before a suffix beginning with a vowel (referred) if the accent falls on the last syllable of the root word (reFERred or reFERring).
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forBIDden
beGINning
ocCURred
reGRETtable
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SPELLING ¶703. When a word of one syllable ends with a single consonant (bad) preceded by a single vowel (bad), do not double the final consonant before a suffix beginning with a consonant (badly). joyful
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joyless
gladly
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gladness
SPELLING ¶704. When a word of two or more syllables ends in a single consonant (total) preceded by a single vowel (total), do not double the final consonant before a suffix beginning with a vowel (totaled) if the accent does not fall on the last syllable of the root word. CANceled
DIFferent
BENefiting
Exceptions:
PROgrammed
FORmatting
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SPELLING ¶705. Do not double the final consonant of the root word before a suffix if the root word ends in a single consonant preceded by two vowels.
gainful
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chiefly
dreaming riotous
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SPELLING ¶706. Do not double the final consonant of the root word before a suffix if the root word ends in two consonants.
climbing selfish
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backward warmly
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SPELLING ¶707. Words ending in a silent e usually drop the e before a suffix beginning with a vowel. storage BUT: mileage
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managing manageable
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SPELLING ¶708. Words ending in a silent e usually retain the e before a suffix beginning with a consonant. hopeful BUT: awful
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management judgment
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SPELLING ¶710. Words ending in y preceded by a consonant change the y to i before most suffixes. happiness defiant BUT: countrywide
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heavier fiftieth shyly
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SPELLING ¶710. Words ending in y preceded by a consonant retain the y before a suffix beginning with i. trying
thirtyish
BUT:
academy → academic economy → economic
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lobbyist
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SPELLING ¶712. The letter i usually comes before e. believe relief
field yield
friend view
BUT:
either
foreign
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SPELLING ¶712. The letter e usually comes before i when these letters follow c. receive deceitful
perceive ceiling
conceit receipt
BUT:
ancient
science
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SPELLING ¶712. The letter e comes before i when these two letters are pronounced like ay (as in day). freight
neighbor
eight
their
weight
vein
sleigh
heir
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SPELLING ¶715a. Most words that end with the sound of eyes are spelled with the ending ize. authorize
emphasize
realize
specialize
criticize
organize
recognize
visualize
prize
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SPELLING ¶715b. Some common words that end with the sound of eyes are spelled with the ending ise. advertise
compromise
enterprise
supervise
advise
devise
exercise
surprise
televise
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SPELLING ¶715c. A few words that end with the sound of eyes are spelled with the ending yze. analyze
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paralyze
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SPELLING ¶716c. When words end with the sound of seed, they usually end with cede.
accede
intercede
recede
concede
precede
secede
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SPELLING ¶716b. Three words that end with the sound of seed are spelled with the ending ceed.
exceed
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proceed
succeed
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SPELLING ¶716a. Only one word that ends with the sound of seed is spelled with the ending sede. supersede
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COMPOUND NOUNS ¶801a. Some compound nouns are written solid, some are spaced, and some are hyphenated. checklist goodwill trademark
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check mark good sense trade name
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check-in good-bye trade-in
COMPOUND NOUNS AND VERBS ¶802. Distinguish between compound nouns that are solid or hyphenated and verb phrases (which are always spaced). COMPOUND NOUN
VERB PHRASE
a follow-up on my memo
follow up on my memo
a breakdown in the talks
when talks break down
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COMPOUND NOUNS AND VERBS ¶802. Distinguish between compound nouns that are solid or hyphenated and verb phrases (which are always spaced). COMPOUND NOUN
VERB PHRASE
plan a get-together
plan to get together
to reduce staff turnover
to turn over the deed
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COMPOUND VERBS ¶811. Compound verbs are usually hyphenated or solid. To be sure of the spelling of compound verbs, check your manual or a dictionary. to air-condition
to download
to double-click
to highlight
to spot-check
to proofread
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GENDER-FREE NOUNS ¶809a. When referring generally to men and women, avoid compound nouns ending in man or men. IN PLACE OF:
USE:
laymen
laypersons
businessmen
business owners business executives business managers business people
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GENDER-FREE NOUNS ¶809a. When referring generally to men and women, avoid compound nouns ending in man or men. IN PLACE OF:
USE:
mankind
people, humanity, human beings
salesman
salespeople, salespersons, sales representatives
foremen
supervisors
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GENDER-FREE NOUNS ¶840. Avoid feminine suffixes like ess and ette. author (NOT: authoress) flight attendant(NOT: stewardess)
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GENDER-FREE NOUNS ¶840. A few terms ending with feminine suffixes like ess and ette are still widely used. hostess
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heroine
fiancée
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waitress
COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶813. A compound adjective consists of two or more words that function as a unit and express a single thought. They are derived from adjective phrases or clauses. ADJECTIVE PHRASE OR CLAUSE loans made for a long term an actor who is well known a sale exempt from taxes Slide 8-9
COMPOUND ADJECTIVE long-term loans a well-known actor a tax-exempt sale
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶813. A compound adjective consists of two or more words that function as a unit and express a single thought. They are derived from adjective phrases and clauses. ADJECTIVE PHRASE OR CLAUSE
COMPOUND ADJECTIVE
a vacation for two weeks a woman who speaks softly
a two-week vacation a soft-spoken woman
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶814. Hyphenate a compound adjective when it comes before a noun. long-range plans
an eye-catching display
a 40-hour week
an old-fashioned gown
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶815a. When the elements that make up a compound adjective come elsewhere in a sentence, do not hyphenate them if they occur in a normal form and in a normal word order. an all-day seminar a seminar that lasts all day a part-time job Slide 8-12
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶815b. When the elements that make up a compound adjective come elsewhere in a sentence, retain the hyphen if these elements are in an inverted word order or an altered form. high-priced items
These items are high-priced. BUT: They carry a high price.
state-owned lands
These lands are state-owned. BUT: They are owned by the state.
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶816. Adjective + Noun. Hyphenate before but not after.
a high-speed printer
It runs at high speed.
red-carpet treatment
Roll out the red carpet.
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶817. Compound With Number or Letter. Hyphenate before but not after.
a three-hour job
a job that took three hours
a 20-year mortgage
a mortgage running for 20 years
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶818. Compound Nouns as Adjectives.
a life insurance policy word processing software a real estate agent
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income tax payments
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶819. Proper Names as Adjectives. Do not hyphenate before or after.
a Park Avenue address
a Supreme Court decision
an L. L. Bean catalog
Mickey Mouse procedures
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶820. Noun + Adjective. Hyphenate before and after. (Some words following this pattern are written solid.) a toll-free call
You can call toll-free.
a cost-effective plan
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶821. Noun + Participle. Hyphenate before and after.
market-tested products This has been market-tested. mind-boggling details
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The report was mind-boggling.
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶822. Adjective + Participle. Hyphenate before and after. half-baked ideas
All his ideas are half-baked.
a friendly-looking dog
That dog is friendly-looking.
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶823. Adjective + Noun + ed. Hyphenate before and after.
a quick-witted driver She was quick-witted. deep-seated problems These problems are deep-seated.
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶826. Participle + Adverb. Hyphenate before but not after.
filled-in forms
forms to be filled in
a cooling-off period
a time for cooling off
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶831. Phrasal Compounds. Hyphenate before but not after.
up-to-date figures
figures that are up to date
down-to-earth ideas
needs to come down to earth
on-the-job training
was trained on the job
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COMPOUND ADJECTIVES ¶831. Phrasal Compounds. Hyphenate before but not after.
off-the-shelf software
bought it off the shelf
before-tax earnings
earnings before taxes
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PREFIXES ¶833. As a rule, do not use a hyphen to set off a prefix from the root word. aftereffects antitrust hypersensitive
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misspell multipurpose nonessential
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prerequisite retroactive semiannual
SUFFIXES ¶833. As a rule, do not use a hyphen to set off a suffix from the root word. freedom
trustful
happiness
fivefold
likelihood
hardship
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PREFIXES ¶835a. In most words beginning with re, pre, or de, the hyphen is omitted. reeducate
preeminent
defraud
reelect
preempt
deregulate
reemphasize
preexisting
BUT: de-emphasize
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PREFIXES ¶835b. In most words beginning with co, the hyphen is omitted. coauthor
copartner BUT: co-op
cooperate
cosigner
co-opt
coordinate
coworker
co-owner
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PREFIXES ¶836. Use a hyphen when self is a prefix but not when self is the root word. self-addressed self-paced
BUT: selfish
self-confident
self-study
selfless
self-evident
self-supporting
selfsame
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WORD DIVISION ¶¶901-902. Divide only between syllables. Do not divide a one-syllable word.
planned
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through
straight
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rhythm
WORD DIVISION ¶903a. Do not set off a one-letter syllable at the beginning or at the end of a word. ideal (NOT: i- deal) media (NOT: medi- a)
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WORD DIVISION ¶904. Do not divide a word unless you can leave at least two letters and a hyphen on the upper line. re- new
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un- der
ad- mit
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in- ert
WORD DIVISION ¶904. Do not divide a word unless you can carry a syllable of at least three characters to the next line. (The last may be a punctuation mark.) de- ter
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ad- mit
set- up,
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happi- ly.
WORD DIVISION ¶¶905-906. Do not divide an abbreviation or a contraction.
UNICEF
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haven’t
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shouldn’t
WORD DIVISION ¶¶907-908. Try to divide compound words between elements (not within). eye- witness
(NOT: eyewit- ness)
cross- reference
(NOT: cross-ref- erence)
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WORD DIVISION ¶913. Divide after a one-letter syllable within a word (not before it). nega- tive
(NOT: neg- ative)
congratu- late
(NOT: congrat- ulate)
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WORD DIVISION ¶914. Divide between two vowels when they are pronounced separately (but not when they represent one sound).
BUT:
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patri- otic
situ- ated
trea- sure
neu- tral
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WORD DIVISION ¶916. Try not to end more than two consecutive lines with a hyphen.
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WORD DIVISION ¶917. Try not to divide at the end of the first line or at the end of the last full line of a paragraph.
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WORD DIVISION ¶918. Do not divide the last word on a page.
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WORD DIVISION ¶919. Do not divide between certain types of word groups. page 191
May 13
Ms. Raeburn
11:40 a.m.
June 2003
250 miles
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WORD DIVISION ¶920g. In an enumerated list, divide before (not after) an introductory number or letter. . . . these points: (1) All cards should . . . NOT:
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. . . these points: (1) All cards should . . .
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WORD DIVISION ¶920h. Divide after a dash (not before it). . . . Early next year— say, in March—let’s . . . NOT:
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON REGULAR VERBS (¶1030a)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
ask confirm need reveal
asked confirmed needed revealed
asked confirmed needed revealed
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
asking confirming needing revealing
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON REGULAR VERBS (¶1030a)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
maintain taxi plan ship
maintained taxied planned shipped
maintained taxied planned shipped
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
maintaining taxiing planning shipping
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON REGULAR VERBS (¶1030a)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
occur compel offer travel
occurred compelled offered traveled
occurred compelled offered traveled
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
occurring compelling offering traveling
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON REGULAR VERBS (¶1030a)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
receive agree die tie
received agreed died tied
received agreed died tied
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
receiving agreeing dying tying
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON REGULAR VERBS (¶1030a)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
carry hurry obey annoy
carried hurried obeyed annoyed
carried hurried obeyed annoyed
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
carrying hurrying obeying annoying
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
am, is, are become begin break
was, were became began broke
been become begun broken
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
being becoming beginning breaking
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
bring buy catch choose
brought bought caught chose
brought bought caught chosen
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
bringing buying catching choosing
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
come do draw drink
came drew did drank
come drawn done drunk
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
coming drawing doing drinking
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
drive eat fall feel
drove ate fell felt
driven eaten fallen felt
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
driving eating falling feeling
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
find fly forget forgive
found flew forgot forgave
found flown forgotten forgiven
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
finding flying forgetting forgiving
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
get give go grow
got gave went grew
got OR gotten given gone grown
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
getting giving going growing
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
hear hold keep know
heard held kept knew
heard held kept known
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
hearing holding keeping knowing
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
lay (place) lie (recline) lie (fib) lead
laid lay lied led
laid lain lied led
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
laying lying lying leading
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
lend lose make mean
lent lost made meant
lent lost made meant
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
lending losing making meaning
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
pay ring rise run
paid rang rose ran
paid rung risen run
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
paying ringing rising running
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
say see sell send
said saw sold sent
said seen sold sent
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
saying seeing selling sending
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
set shake shrink sing
set shook shrank sang
set shaken shrunk sung
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
setting shaking shrinking singing
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
sit speak swim swing
sat spoke swam swung
sat spoken swum swung
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
sitting speaking swimming swinging
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PARTICIPLE
take teach tell think
took taught told thought
taken taught told thought
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taking teaching telling thinking
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF COMMON IRREGULAR VERBS (¶1030b)
PRESENT
PAST
PAST PRESENT PARTICIPLE PARTICIPLE
throw understand wear write
threw understood wore wrote
thrown understood worn written
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throwing understanding wearing writing
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1001. A verb must agree with its subject in number and person. I am as pleased with the outcome as you are. She is not as competent as she thinks. We do a lot more work than he does. He has more experience than they have. Slide 10-21
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1002a. If the subject consists of two or more words connected by and, the subject requires a plural verb. My brother and I are likely to get better test scores than my mother and father expect.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1002c. If the subject consists of two or more words connected by and, the subject requires a plural verb. However, if the two subjects connected by and are preceded by each, every, or many a, the subjects require a singular verb. A copier and a fax machine are what I need. Every copier and fax machine is on sale. Slide 10-23
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1003. If the subject consists of two or more words connected by or, either . . . or, neither . . . nor, or not only . . . but also, use a singular verb if the two subjects are each singular. Either Fran or Bob has the Kellerman file.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1004. If the subject consists of two or more words connected by or, either . . . or, neither . . . nor, or not only . . . but also, use a plural verb if the two subjects are each plural. Neither the Kellys nor the Bonos want our tickets. Slide 10-25
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1005. If the subject consists of two or more words connected by or, either . . . or, neither . . . nor, or not only . . . but also, make the verb agree with the nearer subject if one subject is singular and the other is plural. Neither the office manager nor the assistants like the new policy. Neither the assistants nor the office manager likes the new policy. Slide 10-26
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1005. If the subject consists of two or more words connected by or, either . . . or, neither . . . nor, or not only . . . but also, make the verb agree with the nearer subject if one subject is singular and the other is plural. Neither the assistants nor I am happy about the new policy. Neither I nor the assistants are happy about the new policy. Slide 10-27
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1006. When establishing agreement between subject and verb, ignore intervening phrases and clauses. The bill for these spreadsheet programs seems high. The prices shown in our catalog do not include sales taxes. Slide 10-28
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶¶1006-1007. When establishing agreement between subject and verb, ignore intervening phrases and clauses. This study, along with earlier reports, proves that our high prices, rather than poor service, are responsible for our falling sales.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶¶1006-1008. When establishing agreement between subject and verb, ignore intervening phrases and clauses. Mrs. Swenson, together with her husband and her daughter, is going to Arizona. One of the reasons for falling sales is our high prices. Slide 10-30
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1009a. Use a singular verb when the subject includes such words as each, every, either, or neither. Every employee has been informed of the new policy. Each is now responsible for adhering to that policy. Slide 10-31
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1010. Use a singular verb when the subject consists of such words as anyone, everybody, something, or no one. Everyone is required to attend the seminar. Nothing surprises me anymore.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1012. Use a plural verb when the subject includes such words as both, few, many, others, or several. Both books are out of print, but several other titles on the same subject are still available.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1013. Words like all, none, any, some, more, or most may be singular or plural as subjects, depending on what they refer to. All of the work has been completed. None of the cartons were damaged.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1018a. When the subject is a noun with a foreign plural ending, be sure to use a plural verb. The criteria that we use are out of date. BUT: The criterion that we use is out of date.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1018a. When the subject is a noun with a foreign plural ending, be sure to use a plural verb. The analyses of the research data do not agree. BUT: The analysis of the data is incomplete.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1019a. When the subject is a collective noun (like jury or committee), use a singular verb if the group is acting as a unit. The jury has agreed on a verdict.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1019b. When the subject is a collective noun (like jury or committee), use a plural verb if the members of the group are acting separately. The jury have not yet agreed on a verdict. BETTER: The members of the jury have not yet agreed on a verdict. Slide 10-38
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1023. When the subject is the number, use a singular verb. When the subject is a number, use a plural verb. The number of accidents at the corner is alarming. A large number of accidents have occurred there. Slide 10-39
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1025a. When the subject includes a phrase like one-half of, a percentage of, or the rest of, use a singular verb if a singular noun follows of or is implied. Two-thirds of the job has been completed; the remaining third is scheduled for completion by this Friday. Slide 10-40
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1025b. When the subject includes a phrase like one-half of, a percentage of, or the rest of, use a plural verb if a plural noun follows of or is implied. A large percentage of the voters support your plan. Slide 10-41
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1027. When the verb comes before the subject, make sure that they agree. What procedures am I expected to follow? Enclosed is a copy of the e-mail sent by Mr. Polk.
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1028a. When a sentence begins with there is, here are, or a similar phrase, the real subject follows the verb. Use a singular verb if the subject is singular. There is a vast difference between the two plans. Here is the first draft of my manuscript. Slide 10-43
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1028a. When a sentence begins with there is, here are, or a similar phrase, the real subject follows the verb. Use a plural verb if the subject is plural. There are over 50 applicants for this job. Here are the budget analyses you asked for. What are theClickcriteria we should use? the mouse button or press the Slide 10-44
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ¶1029. When a sentence contains a linking verb (such as become or some form of to be), make sure that the verb agrees with the subject. Bicycles are the only product we make. The only product we make is bicycles. The key issue is higher wages. Higher wages are the key issue. Slide 10-45
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1054a. Use one of the following forms when a personal pronoun is the subject of a verb.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
I we
you you
he, she, it they
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1054a. Use one of the following forms when a personal pronoun is the subject of a verb.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
I we
you you
he, she, it they
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1054a. Use one of the following forms when a personal pronoun is the subject of a verb.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
I we
you you
he, she, it they
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1055a. Use one of the following forms when the personal pronoun is the object of a verb.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
me us
you you
him, her, it them
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1055a. Use one of the following forms when the personal pronoun is the indirect object.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
me us
you you
him, her, it them
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1055b. Use one of the following forms when the personal pronoun is the object of the preposition.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
me us
you you
him, her, it them
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1055c. Use one of the following forms when the personal pronoun is the subject of an infinitive.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
me us
you you
him, her, it them
She asked Sue and me to help her. (NOT: Sue and I.) Slide 10-52
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1055c. Use one of the following forms when the personal pronoun is the object of an infinitive.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
me us
you you
him, her, it them
Sam plans to invite the Kellys and me. (NOT: the Kellys and I.) Slide 10-53
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056b. Use one of the following possessive forms when the pronoun immediately precedes the noun it modifies.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
my our
your your
his, her, its their
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our children
PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056b. Use one of the following possessive forms when the pronoun immediately precedes the noun it modifies.
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FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
my our
your your
his, her, its their
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056c. Use one of the following possessive forms when the pronoun stands apart from the noun it refers to.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
mine ours
yours yours
his, her, its theirs
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056c. Use one of the following possessive forms when the pronoun stands apart from the noun it refers to.
Singular: Plural:
FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
mine ours
yours yours
his, hers, its theirs
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056e. Do not confuse certain possessive forms with certain contractions that sound like personal pronouns. POSSESSIVES
CONTRACTIONS
its
it’s (it is OR it has)
The firm is wasting its time.
It’s (It is) time to come to a decision.
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056e. Do not confuse certain possessive forms with certain contractions that sound like personal pronouns. POSSESSIVES
CONTRACTIONS
your
you’re (you are)
Your approach makes sense.
You’re (You are) approaching the problem wisely.
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056e. Do not confuse certain possessive forms with certain contractions that sound like personal pronouns. POSSESSIVES
CONTRACTIONS
their
they’re (they are) OR: there’re (there are)
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PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1056e. Do not confuse certain possessive forms with certain contractions that sound like personal pronouns. POSSESSIVES
CONTRACTIONS
theirs
there’s (there is OR there has)
Theirs is the car I like best.
There’s (There has) been a change in Ben.
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶1049a. A pronoun must agree with its antecedent (the word for which the pronoun stands) in number, gender, and person. I have my reasons, just as you have yours. The company needs to review its discount policy. Slide 10-62
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶1049a. A pronoun must agree with its antecedent (the word for which the pronoun stands) in number, gender, and person. Amy says that she needs her own computer. We must establish our position before they release their report. Slide 10-63
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶1049b. Use a plural pronoun when the antecedent consists of two nouns joined by and. Wendy and Sue say that they will make their presentations next Monday.
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶1049c. Use a singular pronoun when the antecedent consists of two singular nouns joined by or or nor. Neither Wendy nor Sue will be ready to make her presentation before next Monday.
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶1049c. Use a plural pronoun when the antecedent consists of two plural nouns joined by or or nor. Either the Foxes or the Ryans will bring their VCR.
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶¶1049a, 1051, 1052a, 1053. When the antecedent of a personal pronoun is a singular noun or pronoun that could be either masculine or feminine, use one of the following forms as appropriate. he or she
his or her
him or her
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶¶1049a, 1051, 1052a, 1053. When the antecedent of a personal pronoun is a singular noun or pronoun that could be either masculine or feminine, use one of the following forms as appropriate. he or she
his or her
him or her
Everyone must submit his or her expense report by noon. Slide 10-68
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶1052. If the use of he or she (or a similar expression) produces an awkward sentence, reword the sentence. Managers need to use much tact when dealing with their subordinates. A manager needs to use much tact when dealing with subordinates. Slide 10-69
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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT ¶1052. If the use of he or she (or a similar expression) produces an awkward sentence, reword the sentence. All employees must submit their expense reports by noon. Everyone must submit an expense report by noon. Slide 10-70
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COMPOUND PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1060a. Use one of the following forms to direct the action expressed by the verb back to the subject. FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
Singular:
myself
yourself
himself, herself, itself
Plural:
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
She bought herself a new VCR. Slide 10-71
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COMPOUND PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1060a. Use one of the following forms to direct the action expressed by the verb back to the subject. FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
Singular:
myself
yourself
himself, herself, itself
Plural:
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
They conducted themselves honorably. Slide 10-72
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COMPOUND PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1060b. Use one of the following forms to emphasize a noun or pronoun already expressed. FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
Singular:
myself
yourself
himself, herself, itself
Plural:
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
I myself will deal with the problem. Slide 10-73
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COMPOUND PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1060b. Use one of the following forms to emphasize a noun or pronoun already expressed. FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
Singular:
myself
yourself
himself, herself, itself
Plural:
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
We planned the party ourselves. Slide 10-74
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COMPOUND PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1060d. Do not use a compound personal pronoun unless the noun or pronoun to which it refers is in the same sentence. FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
Singular:
myself
yourself
himself, herself, itself
Plural:
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
These copies are for Hal and me. (NOT: myself) Slide 10-75
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COMPOUND PERSONAL PRONOUNS ¶1060d. Do not use a compound personal pronoun unless the noun or pronoun to which it refers is in the same sentence. FIRST PERSON
SECOND PERSON
THIRD PERSON
Singular:
myself
yourself
himself, herself, itself
Plural:
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
Kate and I (NOT: myself) can resolve our problem. Slide 10-76
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INTERROGATIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS ¶1061a. Who, whom, whoever, and whomever are: • Interrogative pronouns, used in asking questions. • Relative pronouns, used to introduce a clause referring to a noun in the main clause.
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INTERROGATIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS ¶1061c. Use who or whoever as the subject of a verb. Who gave you that information? Chris is the one who gave me that information.
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INTERROGATIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS ¶1061d. Use whom or whomever as the object of a verb or a preposition. To whom should I distribute these copies? Send the copies to whomever you wish.
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INTERROGATIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS ¶1063. Use whose as the possessive form of who. Whose wallet is this? Here’s the phone number of the person whose wallet you found.
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INTERROGATIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS ¶1061c. To decide when to use who or whom and whoever or whomever, mentally rearrange the sentence (as shown in parentheses below). Who/Whom shall I say is calling? (I shall say he is calling.) Give this note to whoever/whomever asks for it. (She asks for it.) Slide 10-81
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INTERROGATIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS ¶1061c. To decide when to use who or whom and whoever or whomever, mentally rearrange the sentence (as shown in parentheses below). Who/Whom are you going to vote for? (You are going to vote for him.) Vote for whoever/whomever you wish. (You wish to vote for her.) Slide 10-82
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INTERROGATIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS ¶1063. Do not confuse whose (the possessive form of who) with who’s (a contraction meaning who is or who has). Whose/Who’s book is this? (This book is his.) Whose/Who’s the author? (She’s the author.) Slide 10-83
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ADJECTIVES An adjective is an expression that answers questions like what kind, how many, and which one. What kind: excellent results How many: four laptops Which one: the latest data Slide 10-84
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ADJECTIVES An adjective may be a single word, phrase, clause, or compound modifier. Single word: a powerful man Phrase: a man of great power Clause: a man who hungers for power Compound modifier: a power-hungry man Slide 10-85
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ADJECTIVES An adjective can modify a noun or pronoun. Noun: Wonderful news! The news is wonderful! Pronoun: Unlucky me. I seem to be unlucky. Slide 10-86
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ADVERBS An adverb is an expression that answers questions like when, where, why, in what manner, and to what extent. When: I’ll call you tomorrow. Where: Let’s meet here or in your office. Why: I can’t attend because of illness. In what manner: Don’t speak so fast. To what extent: He talked much too long. Slide 10-87
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ADVERBS An adverb may be a single word, phrase, or clause. Single word: Speak clearly. Phrase: Speak in a clear voice. Clause: Speak as clearly as you can. Slide 10-88
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ADVERBS An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. A verb: We closed the deal quickly. An adjective: Carole seemed genuinely pleased. Another adverb: The meeting went surprisingly well. Slide 10-89
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1065. Use an adverb (not an adjective) to modify an adjective. a really nice time (NOT: a real nice time)
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1066. Use an adverb (not an adjective) to modify a verb that expresses action. I was hurt badly in the collision. (NOT: hurt bad)
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1067. Use an adjective (not an adverb) to modify the subject of a sentence when the modifier follows a verb of the senses (feel look, sound, taste, smell). I feel bad. (NOT: badly) She looked happy. (NOT: happily)
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1067. Use an adjective (not an adverb) to modify the subject of a sentence when the modifier follows a linking verb (some form of be, seem, appear, and become). Joe seemed friendly. We became suspicious.
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071. Adjectives and adverbs have three forms: positive, comparative, and superlative. ADJECTIVE
Positive:
thin
Comparative:
thinner
Superlative:
thinnest
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071a, e. Adjectives and adverbs of one syllable (like soon below) form the comparative by adding er and the superlative by adding est. A few form the comparative and the superlative irregularly (like good below). Positive: Comparative: Superlative: Slide 10-95
ADVERB
ADJECTIVE
soon sooner soonest
good better best
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071b. Adjectives and adverbs of two syllables usually form the comparative and the superlative in one of two ways. ADJECTIVES
ADVERBS
happy famous happier more famous happiest most famous
early often earlier less often earliest least often
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071c. Adjectives and adverbs of three syllables form the comparative and the superlative as follows. ADJECTIVES
ADVERBS
competent less competent least competent
carefully more carefully most carefully
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071g. When referring to two persons, places, or things, use the comparative form. When referring to more than two, use the superlative form. Kate is the taller of my two daughters. Jim is the tallest of my three sons. Jim is taller than John or Chris. Slide 10-98
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071g. When referring to two persons, places, or things, use the comparative form. When referring to more than two, use the superlative form. Trudy is the most helpful person on the staff. Trudy is more helpful than anyone else on the staff. (NOT: . . . more helpful than anyone on the staff.) Slide 10-99
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071g. When referring to two persons, places, or things, use the comparative form. When referring to more than two, use the superlative form. Chicago is the largest city in Illinois. Chicago is larger than any other city in Illinois. (NOT: . . . larger than any city in Illinois.) Slide 10-100
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ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS ¶1071i. When making comparisons, be sure to compare like things. This year’s sales are better than last year’s. (NOT: This year’s sales are better than last year.)
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PREPOSITIONS A preposition is a word that takes an object (a noun or pronoun) and connects it to some other word in the sentence. Here are some common prepositions, followed in each case by an appropriate object. above the clouds
before noon
up the river
below the surface
after the party
down the drain
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PREPOSITIONS A preposition is a word that takes an object (a noun or pronoun) and connects it to some other word in the sentence. Here are some common prepositions, followed in each case by an appropriate object. from all of us
for the last time
to the airport
against my wishes
between you and me
among the three of us
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PREPOSITIONS A preposition is a word that takes an object (a noun or pronoun) and connects it to some other word in the sentence. Here are some common prepositions, followed in each case by an appropriate object. under the circumstances over the hill through the years Slide 10-104
with every order without a doubt during the nineties
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PREPOSITIONS A preposition is a word that takes an object (a noun or pronoun) and connects it to some other word in the sentence. Here are some common prepositions, followed in each case by an appropriate object. across the room by all means behind the door Slide 10-105
in the meantime out the door at your convenience
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PREPOSITIONS A preposition is a word that takes an object (a noun or pronoun) and connects it to some other word in the sentence. Here are some common prepositions, followed in each case by an appropriate object. on one hand until next year
of every kind
off the wall
since last week
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PREPOSITIONS ¶1078. Omit unnecessary prepositions. Where is she [at]? The carton fell off [of] the truck. Let’s focus [in] on the real problem. I couldn’t help [from] laughing. The strike is now over [with]. Slide 10-107
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PREPOSITIONS ¶1079. Do not omit necessary prepositions. I just bought a couple of CDs. (NOT: a couple CDs.) We don’t stock that type of filter. (NOT: that type filter.)
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PREPOSITIONS ¶1079. Do not omit necessary prepositions.
She appears in movies, in plays, and on TV. (NOT: She appears in movies, plays, and on TV.)
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SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION ¶1081a. Express parallel ideas in parallel form. Wrong: The program was stimulating and a challenge. Right: The program was stimulating and challenging. Slide 10-110
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SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION ¶1081a. Express parallel ideas in parallel form. Wrong: This scanner is easy to operate, efficient, and it is relatively inexpensive. Right: This scanner is easy to operate, efficient, and relatively inexpensive.
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SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION ¶1081a. Express parallel ideas in parallel form. Poor: This article will discuss: 1. How to deal with corporate politics. 2. Coping with stress. 3. What the manager’s role should be. Slide 10-112
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SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION ¶1081a. Express parallel ideas in parallel form. Better: This article will discuss: 1. Ways to deal with corporate politics. 2. Techniques of coping with stress. 3. The role of the manager. Slide 10-113
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DANGLING CONSTRUCTIONS ¶1082a. When a sentence begins with a participial phrase that expresses an action, make sure that the subject of the sentence is the doer of the action that is expressed in the opening phrase. Otherwise, the opening phrase will “dangle.” Wrong: Having studied your cost estimates, a few questions have occurred to me. Right: Having studied your cost estimates, I would like to ask you a few questions. Slide 10-114
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DANGLING CONSTRUCTIONS ¶1082b. When a sentence begins with an infinitive phrase that expresses an action, make sure that the subject of the sentence is the doer of the action that is expressed in the opening phrase. Otherwise, the opening phrase will “dangle.” Wrong: To obtain this free booklet, the enclosed coupon should be mailed in. Right: To obtain this free booklet, you should mail in the enclosed coupon. Slide 10-115
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DANGLING CONSTRUCTIONS ¶1082c. When a sentence begins with a prepositional-gerund phrase that expresses an action, make sure that the subject of the sentence is the doer of the action that is expressed in the opening phrase. Otherwise, the opening phrase will “dangle.” Wrong: In analyzing the data, a few errors were found. Right: In analyzing the data, I found a few errors. Slide 10-116
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USAGE ¶1101. a lot–alot
Thanks a lot. (NOT: Thanks alot.)
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USAGE ¶1101. a–of It’s been kind of cold. (NOT: It’s been kinda cold.) What sort of car did you buy? (NOT: What sort a car. . . )
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USAGE ¶1101. affect–effect His memo will not affect (change) my decision. His memo will have no effect (impact) on my decision. How can we effect (bring about) a change in his decision? Slide 11-3
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USAGE ¶1101. amount–number a large amount of sugar (wood, steel, etc.; things referred to in bulk) a large number of people (orders, etc.; things referred to as separate items)
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USAGE ¶1101. awhile–a while
wait awhile
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wait for a while a while back
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USAGE ¶1101. between–among
divided between the two of us divided among the three of us
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USAGE ¶1101. farther–further We drove farther (in actual distance) than we planned. Let’s discuss your idea further (to a greater extent).
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USAGE ¶1101. fewer–less
fewer accidents (or any other plural noun) less energy (or any other singular noun)
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USAGE ¶1101. of—have I could have helped you. (NOT: I could of helped you.) You should have let me. (NOT: You should of let me.)
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USAGE ¶1101. sometime–sometimes–some time Let’s get together sometime (at an unspecified time) soon. Sometimes (now and then) we go to Hawaii for a month. It will take some time (a period of time) to finish the job. Slide 11-10
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USAGE ¶1101. supposed to
What was I supposed to think? (NOT: What was I suppose to think?)
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USAGE ¶1101. used to We used to go to Nova Scotia every summer. (NOT: We use to go to Nova Scotia every summer.)
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