Can someone please explain me this usage?
Can someone please explain me the usage for "/"?
For example, in the sentences:
"You are a great professor/teacher!"
"He said he will kill/murder me tomorrow."
"Students will have multiple online classes per subject/per week."
"We will be playing soccer/football."
"Students are expected to show up to all of their online classes/do their assignments."
Thanks!
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That use of the slash is to be avoided. It disrupts the writing and is often not clear. There are no conventions for its use because it is such a poor device.
- That use of the slash is to be avoided.
- It disrupts the writing and is often not clear.
- There are no conventions for its use because it is such a poor device.
- You sometimes see it in "and/or", and people actually use that (and even say it), but it too is to be avoided.
- None of your sentences are correct even if you allow it, though, except maybe "professor/teacher".
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That use of the slash is to be avoided. It disrupts the writing and is often not clear. There are no conventions for its use because it is such a poor device. You sometimes see it in "and/or", and people actually use that (and even say it), but it too is to be avoided. None of your sentences are correct even if you allow it, though, except maybe "professor/teacher". People sometimes say "slash
0Can someone please explainmethe usage for "/"?
"Explain me" is not good English.
The slash mark has a variety of uses. It can represent "and" or "or" or a division in math. But never use a slash mark in formal writing unless if it is used in the instructions.
The sports car can reach a maximum speed of 200 km/hour.
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