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People sometimes refer to the CGEL on this site. Conveniently, some sample chapters from this publication are now online at CGEL sample chapters The preliminary chapter includes the odd lapse of logic. This is one of the first. Apologies for the fairly lengthy quotation: Another kind of...

Hi Happy, This area is a very contentious one, so it is not surprising that you find different pronouncements within and between grammar books. Here is my opinion on the examples you present: (1) 'Who did it ?' Not I.' The pronoun stands in parallel to the subject 'who', and is a...

Jessie: I have made corrections to your grammar. Compare my revision to your original. __ When we're together the world stands still, Our meeting must have God's will. When we're together the birds always sing, You're holding me under an angel's wing. When we're together the flowers...