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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Slang and Abbreviations
I'm not sure if this is exactly a question regarding grammar, but I thought I would ask anyway.
I have had my writing criticized because of using abbreviations such as "it's", "they're", "you're", "I'm", "don't", ect. I have been told that it is more correct/professional to use the full words, and that abbreviations are sloppy and count as slang.
Does anyone have any insight on this?
I have had my writing criticized because of using abbreviations such as "it's", "they're", "you're", "I'm", "don't", ect. I have been told that it is more correct/professional to use the full words, and that abbreviations are sloppy and count as slang.
Does anyone have any insight on this?
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Well, they are contractions , rather than abbreviations. I know of no source that deems their use to be sloppy or tantamount to slang. It might be better to avoid them in very formal writing, I suppose.
- Well, they are contractions , rather than abbreviations.
- I know of no source that deems their use to be sloppy or tantamount to slang.
- It might be better to avoid them in very formal writing, I suppose.
- [ note: etc.
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Well, they are contractions, rather than abbreviations. I know of no source that deems their use to be sloppy or tantamount to slang. It might be better to avoid them in very formal writing, I suppose. [ note: etc. ]
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I recommend no contractions in
eg high school and college essays
eg business reports
eg business correspondence, unless you are sure that it is OK to be casual and informal with the person.
Clive
eg high school and college essays
eg business reports
eg business correspondence, unless you are sure that it is OK to be casual and informal with the person.
Clive
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