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Latest post Wed, Nov 4 2009 5:05 AM by Clive. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  961212 Wed, 04 Nov 09 04:54 AM
Is it ok to end a sentence with the word had?  I used the following sentence in an informal reflection: I wonder if the principal had as much support as he believed he had.

 

My professor down graded the assignment because she said it was inappropriate for a graduate student.  Is this so?  I taught English for years.  I never once discussed this rule with students.  Please advise.

 

Also, in informal reflections, can a bulleted list be used to summarize major points of an article?

Clive  +  961216 Wed, 04 Nov 09 05:05 AM
 Hi,

Is it ok to end a sentence with the word had?  I used the following sentence in an informal reflection: I wonder if the principal had as much support as he believed he had.

 

My professor down graded the assignment because she said it was inappropriate for a graduate student.  Is this so?  I taught English for years.  I never once discussed this rule with students.  Please advise.

I'd say it depends on how informal 'informal' means.  Your professor takes a stricter view of 'informal' than I would. You'd better be more careful next time!

 

Also, in informal reflections, can a bulleted list be used to summarize major points of an article?

Again, it depends on how informal you are allowed to be. I certainly would advise you not to try that with the same professor. I wouldn't much approve of it myself, either.

 

Best wishes, Clive

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