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Writing and Composition

Includes questions related to the study and use of various written works.

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What should you always avoid formal writing?

Write what you mean, mean what you writeSpeakers use many informal, colloquial phrases in casual conversation, usually intending to convey meanings other than what the words literally indicate. For instance, we often speak informally of "going the extra mile", "at the end of the day", "hard facts", things being "crystal clear" or "pretty" convincing, someone "sticking to" a topic, readers being "turned off", something "really" being the case, etc. Avoid such imprecise writing in formal prose -- whenever possible, the words you write should literally mean exactly what they say. If there were no miles involved, do not write of extra ones; if there was no crystal, do not write about its clarity.Use imperative voice sparingly in a scientific paper, because it comes across as rude (as do many of the sentences in what you are reading right now!). E.g. do not say "Recall that ...". Of course, an occasional imperative in parentheses is not objectionableAvoid capitalizationWhen in doubt, use lower case. Capitalization is appropriate only for specific, named, individual items or people. For example, capitalize school subjects only when you are referring to a specific course at a specific school: math is a general subject, but Math 301 is a particular course. Similarly: Department of Computer Sciences vs. a computer science department, the president vs. President Bush. When in doubt, use lower case.Avoid contractionsContractions are appropriate only for conversational use and for informal writing, never for technical or formal writing..

How do you write 60 something dollars?

Exactly like that, looks good to me. I don't think I would use a hyphen, but that would probably be fine too.

Who invented dialogue?

Dialogue just means people talking! The first person who spoke invented it.

Why you use analog communication?

Because I am an analog creature living in an analog world. If I were a computer I would use digital communication.

:-/ ?

Why you use past tense in recount writing?

because it explain an event that occurred previously.

What is the correct way to spell peace?

well there r 2 ways of spelling it there is piece meaning piece of paper and peace meaning peace and quiet

How do you write a cursive z?

There is a list showing lowercase and uppercase English cursives at the related link below.

What kinds of questions are answered by details included in a writing?

Details in a writing answer questions like:

  • Who
  • What
  • When
  • Where
  • Why
  • How (examples: How many / few ; How big / little)
  • etc.

When drawing conclusions what are text clues?

Text clues are important details in the book ect. It's also important details in the whole book

What is a situational writing?

This is when you write to respond to a given directive and be able to match/satisfy the interest of the director. You may be faced with a condition that needs you to respond without instigating another persons feelings or u must write to provide solace to someone who is disturbed.

What is the slash inserted between proofreading marks?

In editing a line of type containing more than one error, an editor makes editing marks on the typed line and shows corrected type on available space beside the typed line, using a slash to separate the corrected elements.

Is it correct English to say I strongly dislike something or someone?

Yes, it is correct to say, "I strongly dislike something." Or someone.

The adverb is strongly and modifies the verb dislike. Saying, "I dislike someone/something strongly," is also correct; which variation you choose depends on emphasis.

How can you use forgetfulness in a sentence?

Example sentence - We were greatly concerned about the forgetfulness father was having while adjusting to the new medications his doctor prescribed.

Which is the correct phrase between one and one and a half years OR between one to one and a half years?

"Between one and one and a half years" is correct. "Between" and "to" are both prepositions; "and" is a conjunction. "X and Y" indicates two (2) items; "X to Y" indicates a continuum. Nothing can be placed between a continuum. Consider "...between Mary and Bob" as opposed to "...between Mary to Bob."

How you would use a footrest properly?

If you have a footrest, you sit in a chair (hopefully a soft, comfortable one), pull the footrest near to the chair and put both feet up on it:

How nice to come home from a day of job hunting to a chair with a footrest.

How do you use the word obdurate in a sentence?

I try to explain my ideas and feelings to my brother, but there is no use, for he is very obdurate to change

Which word describes the right hand-side of a ship as you look ahead?

The starboard side. And the left is the "port" side. I remember that port and left have the same amount of letters. The "Aft" is the rear of the ship, lol, I just got back from first cruise.

How do you write a descriptive paragraph about a night in the woods?

Writing any descriptive paragraph is the same - a night in the woods or a trip to the fair - you have to relate what your input from each of yours senses is (sight, hearing, taste sound and smell) against a time line. Then write them down so that another person can experience them with you.

Assuming you have been in the woods at night think on the experience. What happened? Put all of this down as quickly as you can - no need for sentences - then go back pick out the key thoughts and put them in order and tighten up the grammar. Lots of gut sensations ("The foggy wind both froze my body and dampened my spirits") - not just "there was a cold wind"