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Aramahosi Posted 14 years ago
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Focused?

You see, the blattodea, or more commonly known as the cockroach, may be ugly and disgusting, but they're strong and focused creatures, and are very important to the balance of nature.
  

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You see, the Blattodea , or more commonly known as cockroaches, may be ugly and disgusting, but they're strong and focused creatures, and are very important to the balance of nature. Focused = intent on their life's purpose.

— Mister Micawber

  • You see, the Blattodea , or more commonly known as cockroaches, may be ugly and disgusting, but they're strong and focused creatures, and are very important to the balance of nature.
  • Focused = intent on their life's purpose.
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You see, the Blattodea, or more commonly known as cockroaches, may be ugly and disgusting, but they're strong and focused creatures, and are very important to the balance of nature.

Focused = intent on their life's purpose.
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Hi,
Mister MicawberYou see, the Blattodea, or more commonly known as cockroaches, may be ugly and disgusting, but they're strong and focused creatures, and are very important to the balance of nature.Focused = intent on their life's purpose.
A (very) minor comment:

I think the comma in bold (before the phrase are very important to) should
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Yes, exorcise it!

There is also still some style problem with 'or more commonly known as', but I could not put my finger on it—is it simply that 'or' is unnecessary?
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Hi,
Mister MicawberThere is also still some style problem with 'or more commonly known as', but I could not put my finger on it—is it simply that 'or' is unnecessary?
Yep. I think we should "say goodbye" to or in that sentence, too. Good catch.

Regards
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