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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Misuse of the word "with"
Dear Grammar folks,
I'm a copy editor for an English language website in Vietnam. I've been complaining, lately, of the spurious usage of "with" to improperly combine two independent clauses.
I can't articulate why this is wrong, but it always sounds terrible.
Here's an example:
According to the WHO, tobacco-related illnesses are a leading cause of death in Vietnam, with more than 40,000 people dying every year.
I'm a copy editor for an English language website in Vietnam. I've been complaining, lately, of the spurious usage of "with" to improperly combine two independent clauses.
I can't articulate why this is wrong, but it always sounds terrible.
Here's an example:
According to the WHO, tobacco-related illnesses are a leading cause of death in Vietnam, with more than 40,000 people dying every year.
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You should not go by my non-native ear but it hears nothing wrong with your sentence. Those who compiled Random House Unabridged Dictionary seem to agree with me. " with 17.
- You should not go by my non-native ear but it hears nothing wrong with your sentence.
- Those who compiled Random House Unabridged Dictionary seem to agree with me.
- " with 17.
- (used as a function word to specify an additional circumstance or condition): We climbed the hill, with Jeff following behind.
- " (RHUD) CB
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You should not go by my non-native ear but it hears nothing wrong with your sentence.
Those who compiled Random House Unabridged Dic
Those who compiled Random House Unabridged Dic
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