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Jackson6612 Posted 18 years ago
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In another email I once asked you that does the theory of evolution...
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In another email I once asked you that does the theory of evolution prove that all the life on earth is the product of random process of natural selection and in reply to which you said: ...
In another email I once asked you that does the theory of evolution prove that all the life on earth is the product of random process of natural selection and in reply to which you said: ...
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It would be understood, but not correct. It looks as though you have the exact words from the e-mail, so it should be punctuated as a direct quote. " To which, in reply, you said, "...
- It would be understood, but not correct.
- It looks as though you have the exact words from the e-mail, so it should be punctuated as a direct quote.
- " To which, in reply, you said, "...
- You should also delete either "to which" or "in reply"--using both is redundant.
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It would be understood, but not correct. It looks as though you have the exact words from the e-mail, so it should be punctuated as a direct quote.
In another e-mail I once asked you, "Does the theory of evolution prove that all the life on earth is the product of a random process of natural selection?" To which, in reply, you said, "...
You should also delete either "to
In another e-mail I once asked you, "Does the theory of evolution prove that all the life on earth is the product of a random process of natural selection?" To which, in reply, you said, "...
You should also delete either "to
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