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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Letter Writing
Omitting articles and verbs in the header
Hi, guys!
Could you, please, help me with something.
I do not understand why people often omit articles (like "a", "the") and verbs in the headlines? Is it grammaticlly correct? Is it appropriate? Should it be done?
For example,
order valid for 3 days (not "is valid")
check shopping cart (not "the cart")
Thanks!
Lena
Could you, please, help me with something.
I do not understand why people often omit articles (like "a", "the") and verbs in the headlines? Is it grammaticlly correct? Is it appropriate? Should it be done?
For example,
order valid for 3 days (not "is valid")
check shopping cart (not "the cart")
Thanks!
Lena
Top answer
Hi, It is done to save space. It also is a way to catch the attention of a reader who may be unwilling to read a whole sentene. Which do you think would be a better sign?
- Hi, It is done to save space.
- It also is a way to catch the attention of a reader who may be unwilling to read a whole sentene.
- Which do you think would be a better sign?
- Danger or Please note there is danger here.
- Strict rules of grammar do not apply to headers.
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Hi,
It is done to save space. It also is a way to catch the attention of a reader who may be unwilling to read a whole sentene.
Which do you think would be a better sign?
Danger
or
It is done to save space. It also is a way to catch the attention of a reader who may be unwilling to read a whole sentene.
Which do you think would be a better sign?
Danger
or
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