January 20, 201016 yr What about this from the "a" vs "an" category? He received an honor. He received a honor. I would actually say the former. The second doesn't sound right. Anyone? Technically, "Lewis received a honor for his efforts" is correct. But I usually type it the way I say it, and it's an honor to do so.
January 20, 201016 yr Technically, "Lewis received a honor for his efforts" is correct. But I usually type it the way I say it, and it's an honor to do so.You should always use "an" before a silent "H" or any word starting with a vowel sound -- even if it's made by a consenent, like: "an M&M," "an F," or "an hour."
January 20, 201016 yr You should always use "an" before a silent "H" or any word starting with a vowel sound -- even if it's made by a consonant, like: "an M&M," "an F," or "an hour." Since it is an English major thread... I edited it for you.
January 20, 201016 yr Since it is an English major thread... I edited it for you. I was told there would be no spelling. :idunno:
January 20, 201016 yr Since it is an English major thread... I edited it for you. I was told there would be no spelling. :idunno: LOL!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
January 20, 201016 yr I have noticed commas disappearing before the word 'and' as well. "And" is like "but" in that it is a substitute for a comma. Technically you don't need the comma if you're linking two clauses together with "and." but some writers will add the comma anyway for an extra pause for impact.
January 20, 201016 yr You should always use "an" before a silent "H" or any word starting with a vowel sound -- even if it's made by a consenent, like: "an M&M," "an F," or "an hour." Tell my proofreaders that and you might get an argument.
January 20, 201016 yr Tell my proofreaders that and you might get an argument.The proofreaders would be dead wrong, and you should tell them so...and then run. ;-)
January 20, 201016 yr The proofreaders would be dead wrong, and you should tell them so...and then run. ;-) Well, I also don't use MLA style, which is what most folks use. Mine's more correct, though.
January 20, 201016 yr Well, I also don't use MLA style, which is what most folks use. Mine's more correct, though. I was just talking to someone the other day that it's going to be interesting explaining to my kids someday what it was I used an "AP Style Guide" for when they see them on the bookshelf. I hope they'll still have a frame of reference for my response.
January 20, 201016 yr Well, I also don't use MLA style, which is what most folks use. Mine's more correct, though. In school we have to use APA, except for one instructor, who required MLA.:madman:
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