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Re: Sea Gypsy
A history professor asked for consistency in tenses for the term paper.
posted by
BC-A
on June 19, 2021 at 8:12 AM
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posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on June 19, 2021 at 6:04 AM
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I once read in a book (always be aware of the nominative )
posted by
C_C_T
on June 19, 2021 at 5:57 AM
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Make that ”...those who do so...”
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 18, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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Great, great post, Bill. I personally try to not end sentences with a prep, as it irritates me, but - having said that there are times when must do so. And yes, many best-selling writers break the rules, big time. I do think these who do so are aware of basic grammar but choose to defy tradition. That’s different than a writer who is ignorant of basic English grammar. I think if a writer is skilled and the storyline is outstanding and grips the reader, one can throw out the rules and write away - even if he/she writes run-on sentences as you are reading, hopefully, now, right here! lol Also, consistency in tenses is important to me as a reader. 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 18, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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Good afternoon
This is valuable information to learn and store for later. As for loving the story of the story, I especially do when it is a true one that has been retold.
posted by
Sherri_G
on June 18, 2021 at 9:27 AM
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posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on June 18, 2021 at 7:39 AM
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Shakespeare knew his stuff.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 18, 2021 at 6:52 AM
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