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I probably may be one of many to ask about character descriptions and bio corrections, so what I ask for may or may not come at you newly. (Don't even know if that made any sense -.-; ) I am sufferring a terrible view of writing, meaning I can think stuff up, probably very out of imagination,...

It's English grammar in context (E303) an Open University course http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/associate-lecturers/courses/E303.shtmThey asked us to write about 1500-2000 words but since it was really hard to do that, I wrote about the conjunctions in general, anyways my essay is now around...

Hi Bokeh, Becasue of your reply, it made me take a second look at the original question. I also did some research and found this paper written on the subject of Semantic Composition of Subjunctive Conditionals by Michela Ippolito of MIT/Tübingen University. I am not completely sure if I...

AmE Several verbs (suggest, recommend, ask, etc) require the subjunctive after them: I suggested she go to the library. BrE The subjunctive is avoided in such constructions, and the should + infinitive is used: I suggested she should go to the library. or ordinary present and past...

Yankee wrote:I'd say you'll probably find a native speaker who has trouble adding -er and -est to one-syllable adjectives at about the same time that pigs start flying.Well, I'm now wondering if pigs can fly... I guess they can! If my Oxford Dictionary doesn't list "laxer", it means it...

Hi BelieverWere is a subjunctive in your sentences. This is probably the most common mood of the verb after as if and as though:He speaks as if / as though he knew all about it.He spoke as if / as though he had known all about it.However, it is possible to say:You look as if / as though you are...

Some suggestions included below - very best of luck with your application. Dear Sir or Madam, ( Is - most distinguished Ladys and Gentlemen or To Whom it May Concern... - better? No! But if you have a name, use the person’s name) I am writing to apply as an exchange student for the Sculpture...

dear lil´ruby rose, thank you for your reply and the correction of my letter of motivation! I have tried to write clear but I am not certain if it works. I have got my doubts about it... So I may ask you for another review to make sure whats behind all this. (or forgotten) It would be...

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply as an exchange student for the Sculpture Program at the National Academy of Arts for the winter semester 2007/08. I am an Austrian student attending my fourth semester of fine Arts explore how traditional and modern forms of sculpture can complement...

Thanks Barbara, I seached for "comma splice" on the Internet after I saw your reply and consulted a book on punctuation (By Oxford University Press). What I understood is "comma splice" is a common error that most of the people often make. The book said "It's not normally correct to join the...