Effective Revenue Writing: Advanced course, by C. D. LintonU.S. Government Printing Office, 1961 |
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... subordinate ) clauses , which cannot stand as separate sentences . This sentence illustrates both types : " Because the figures were not related to specific needs , we were unable to bring them up for committee action . " The first half ...
... subordinate ) clauses , which cannot stand as separate sentences . This sentence illustrates both types : " Because the figures were not related to specific needs , we were unable to bring them up for committee action . " The first half ...
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... subordinate clauses , it is too long to do its job well . Theoretically , a sentence should say only one thing , but ... subordinates : " In this office in the future we must insist on more spurious reports . " But oftener the obscurity ...
... subordinate clauses , it is too long to do its job well . Theoretically , a sentence should say only one thing , but ... subordinates : " In this office in the future we must insist on more spurious reports . " But oftener the obscurity ...
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... subordinate clause as a substantive in the nominative case : " When all is said , the real reason for his delay is be- cause he has for years kept inadequate records . " The predicate comple- ment here is the " because " clause , an ...
... subordinate clause as a substantive in the nominative case : " When all is said , the real reason for his delay is be- cause he has for years kept inadequate records . " The predicate comple- ment here is the " because " clause , an ...
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... was put into effect late in fiscal year 1957. " If this is the case , the error is of a common type : the placement of modi- fying thoughts in elements parallel with , instead of subordinate Grammar is on Our Side 51.
... was put into effect late in fiscal year 1957. " If this is the case , the error is of a common type : the placement of modi- fying thoughts in elements parallel with , instead of subordinate Grammar is on Our Side 51.
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... subordinate to , the idea modified . The menace of " but " to style is easy to avoid - simply do not use more than one " but " to " turn " a thought within a single sentence . This is awkward : " The electric typewriters sent are not ...
... subordinate to , the idea modified . The menace of " but " to style is easy to avoid - simply do not use more than one " but " to " turn " a thought within a single sentence . This is awkward : " The electric typewriters sent are not ...
Palavras e frases frequentes
abstract action adjective adverbs appears basic beginning clear thinking clearly comma communication complete confusion conjunctive adverbs construction context coordinating conjunctions course discussion effective writing elements emphasis employee exact example expository writing express fact finite verb following sentence Government writing grammar ideas important independent clauses infinitive jargon Jonathan Swift letter linkage linking logical loose sentence matter meaning ment Mimeographing machines mind modifiers nature noun obscure obvious organization paragraph parallel participial phrase participle passive voice perhaps periodic sentences practice predicate prepositional principles problem pronoun punctuation purpose question reader's need real subject relationship revision rules sense sentence elements separate sequence simply sort specific words split infinitive statement structure style stylistic subject and verb subordinate subordinate clause substantive suggest syntactical syntax technical tell the reader tence thing thought tion topic units usually verbal violates written
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Página 121 - Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a Patron before. The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him a native of the rocks. Is not a Patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help? The notice which you have been pleased to take of...
Página 121 - Is not a Patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help ? The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind ; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary and cannot impart it ; till I am known, and do not want it.
Página 172 - I am convinced more and more day by day that fine writing is next to fine doing, the top thing in the world, the Paradise Lost becomes a greater wonder.
Página 73 - A man's power to connect his thought with its proper symbol, and so to utter it, depends on the simplicity of his character, that is, upon his love of truth and his desire to communicate it without loss.
Página 172 - Where there is much desire to learn, there of necessity will be much arguing, much writing, many opinions ; for opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making.
Página 121 - I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should consider me as owing that to a patron which Providence has enabled me to do for myself. Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any...
Página 121 - Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation, My Lord, Your Lordship's most humble Most obedient servant, SAM. JOHNSON.
Página 120 - Dictionary is recommended to the public, were written by your Lordship. To be so distinguished is an honour which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge. When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your Lordship, I was overpowered, like the rest of mankind, by the enchantment of your address ; and could not forbear to wish that I might boast myself le...
Página 120 - I have been lately informed by the proprietor of ' The World,' that two papers, in which my ' Dictionary ' is recommended to the public, were written by your lordship. To be so distinguished, is an honour, which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge. " When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your lordship, I was overpowered, like the rest of mankind, by the enchantment of your address, and could not...
Página 89 - Proud Prelate, — You know what you were before I made you what you are now. If you do not immediately comply with my request. I will unfrock you, by God.