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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Doubts

Hi,

I have the following doubts: While writing, let's say I do this. "I am doing this for two reasons. One, it is X and, two, it is Y." (can we use one and two in this way to explain the reasons?)

b) Can we use especially like this? There are two items. I especially like the second.

c) I have made a documentary entitled "XYZ" produced by ABC. (is this right - the quotes? order and the word entitled?)

d) X has now transformed into Y. (is it okay to use transform as an intransitive verb in this manner?)

Thanks,
  

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Anonymous I have the following doubts: While writing, let's say I do this. "I am doing this for two reasons. ) In writing it is more usual to number points with numerals (Arabic or Roman).

— Mr Wordy

  • Anonymous I have the following doubts: While writing, let's say I do this.
  • "I am doing this for two reasons.
  • ) In writing it is more usual to number points with numerals (Arabic or Roman).
  • " However, this style seems quite technical -- like a legal or scientific document, say -- and in normal text it would often be better to use "first(ly) ...
  • ".
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AnonymousI have the following doubts: While writing, let's say I do this. "I am doing this for two reasons. One, it is X and, two, it is Y." (can we use one and two in this way to explain the reasons?)
In writing it is more usual to number points with numerals (Arabic or Roman). For example: "I am doing this for two reasons: (i) <reason 1>; (ii) <reas
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Mr Wordyand in normal text it would often be better to use "first(ly) ... second(ly) ...". For example: "I am doing this for two reasons. Firstly it will save me money, and secondly it will save me time".
Thank you. How about 'first' and 'second'? I take it they too function as adverbs?
Mr Wordy
Anonymousc) I hav
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AnonymousThank you. How about 'first' and 'second'? I take it they too function as adverbs?
Yes, you can use "first" and "second" in the same way. In more formal writing I personally prefer "firstly" and "secondly".
AnonymousI meant directing ... I directed it while ABC is the producer.
Right. To me, "I have made/directed a
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Thanks again, Wordy. Can you also tell me whether this is okay while addressing someone in a letter?

Attn: Mr. Smith,

Must we need a comma or exclamation mark after Smith or nothing?

Regards,
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Mr Wordy
AnonymousI meant directing ... I directed it while ABC is the producer.
Right. To me, "I have made/directed a documentary entitled 'XYZ' produced by ABC" still reads a bit oddly. This might be better: "I have directed a documentary entitled 'XYZ'. The documentary was produced by ABC."
True, but I was hoping I could
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AnonymousThanks again, Wordy. Can you also tell me whether this is okay while addressing someone in a letter?

Attn: Mr. Smith,

Must we need a comma or exclamation mark after Smith or nothing?
I'm assuming this is on a separate line at the top of the letter. A comma and no punctuation both look OK to me. An exclamation mark would be inappropri
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