What is 'the/a short end of the deal'? -- the disadvantageous side. Does this date expression 7/5 mean 7th of May? -- Or the 5th of July. No matter what any style guide tells you, there will always be confused readers if you use numerals only.

Hi Alc You may have better luck in getting quick responses if you post fewer sentences in each thread. Your assumption that checking and responding to your long lists of sentences is very quick work is not the case. Are you being paid to correct

Hi, Here are just a few quick overall comments. In a formal essay, don't make a list of numbered points. In my opinion, you are commenting too much on the essay structure in the course of your writing. The reader is

First, I must assume the addressee knows what LC is. Avoid abbreviations unless you are certain they will be understood. Please find the attached LC copy for your reference. You shall bear the half of the LC opening cost of USDxxx , same as

Hi Anon I have skim read the tract you attached and am genuinely impressed by its content. Whilst being full of Communists (a little English humour:)), Cambridge does have an excellent background in the study of English. I agree with

BBC NEWS Secrets of the Wizard of Oz By Rumeana Jahangir BBC News The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is one of the world's best-loved fairytales. As Judy Garland's famous film nears its 70th birthday, how much do its followers know about the

Nouran: Your essay is very good. But, I ask, is it good enough for you to win one of those precious scholarships? Won't there be hundreds or even thousands of very hard working, ambitious, dedicated, but financially needy students with

'Jumper' is one of those words ( compare: braces, vest, tap) that have slightly different meanings in AmEng and BrEng. All three are acceptable (and common) in BrEng, and most people would say "Put on a jumper" meaning "Put

I haven't seen the picture, but a "coonskin cap" is from the old American west. People do keep pet racoons, so maybe the man has a live racoon on his head. I don't think "man" is an abbreviation.

I tend to agree with the other responses that say it's acceptable, but should be used sparingly. Nonsense. Never never sell "do do" short. It's a marvelous construction demonstrating erudition and savoir-faire. Do do "do