Grammar & Punctuation – adjective phrase – English editing.
An adjective phrase is a group of words built up round an adjective. There are two main ways in which…
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Grammar & Punctuation – Using commas – English editing.
When two or more adjectives are used in a list the question arises: should they be separated by commas? There…
Grammar & Punctuation – Qualitative and classifying – English editing.
Some adjectives describe the qualities of a person, thing, or idea: they tell us about its qualities – whether it…
Grammar & Punctuation – But.
 Some adjectives can only be used predicatively; they cannot be used attributively. You can say: She was alone. …
Grammar & Punctuation – adjective – English editing.
Adjectives are words that refers to the qualities of people, things, or ideas, or which group them into classes. …
Grammar & Punctuation – Forms of address – English Editing.
The commonest titles used in addresses are: Miss Mr Mrs Ms Mr and Mrs are straightforward to use. Mr is…
Grammar & Punctuation – addresses.
Styles for the presentation of addresses in letters and on envelopes have changed over the years. Recommended practice is to…
Grammar & Punctuation – It+passive.
Some writers like to begin a sentence with It, followed by the passive. For example, the following sentence concerns the…