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Re: Plural of s = s'es?

Yoong Liat — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:48:02 GMT

Anyway, why we need a plural for PS? A postscript is a short remark. Although it is possible that the "short" remark is not that short and may have more than one paragraph, it is still one short remark. Two paragraphs don't make it two postscripts. I was told that an additional PS added after the original PS is PPS - Post-Postscript. (Post-postscript.)

The plural of 'postscript' is 'postscripts'. (Collin Cobuild English Dictionary for Advanced Learners)

If there is more than one letter, each with a postscript, then we have to say 'postscipts'.

Re: Plural of s = s'es?

Pter — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:43:31 GMT

Yoong Liat
2a. There are two s's in the sentence. (The modern tendency is to add -s to pluralise a word. However, the -'s is still common. I would write s's because ss looks odd.)
2b. There are two PSs in the meeting. (I think either PSs or PS's is fine although I prefer the latter. )

Thanks again, Yoong Liat. I think this is not a matter of right or wrong, but just a matter of style. Many people still use the apostrophe. In fact, if the abbreviation has to be in lower case (I can't think of such a situation yet), I would also use the apostrophe. Therefore, I would write MPs, but mp's. I won't write mps because the s could be confused as part of the abbreviation.

Yoong Liat
In addition, how should they be pronounced? (Pronounce as in 1a and 1b)

Thanks. That's where I am confused. I thought the pronunciation need to match the spelling and therefore "es". Now I know that this is not necessary. I just checked my pronouncing dictionary and surprised to find that it lists all the pronunciations of the plurals of all the 26 alphabets. The plural of s is s's, and the pronunciation is /esiz/. I should have checked that dictionary earlier.

Yoong Liat
PS I have never seen P.SS. or p.ss. My copy of Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary does not have such an entry nor does any other dictionary I checked. (Maybe yours is not the latest edition.)

Seems that we are talking about different dictionaries instead of different versions. The name on the page you quoted does not have "Webster's". Anyway, why we need a plural for PS? A postscript is a short remark. Although it is possible that the "short" remark is not that short and may have more than one paragraph, it is still one short remark. Two paragraphs don't make it two postscripts. I was told that an additional PS added after the original PS is PPS - Post-Postscript.

Re: Correct my essay(free type essay)

Grammar Geek — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:18:36 GMT

Hi.

There are a lot of things here that need to be corrected, and I'm not sure where to start.

Try starting with this: My dream job is to work in the Information Technology field as a software programmer. Some of the reasons I've chosen this career are ...

Now, before you try to write them into your essay, list them briefly. A shortage of IT workers, what else, what else.

Then start a new paragraph and write a bit more detail about each of these. The sentence about the Web site made almost no sense, so work on that one.

Now, as for the final paragraph, you start with "my" but switch to "one." Pick one person (I/me/my or a person/one/he/she) and stick with it. You need an article before computer, or you need to make it plural. Since you use "they" afterwards you should probably make it plural.

So go back and try it again, taking things more slowly.

Re: Help Me! Will someone please edit my paragraph?

Feebs11 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:37:50 GMT

Bilsonx wrote:
Ok well I fixed most of the basic stuff you said. Could you maybe tell me how i could fix the others?

My first Wreck in my new car

My friend Brandon and I was [plural subjects!] driving home from school one day when I had my frist wreck in my new car. I was driving down North Point Rd., the roads were really bad, I did not go over forty miles an hour on the way up to Zanesville and I was continuing to not go over forty miles an hour on the way home. A semi was driving toward me and I didnât think anything of it, but when he passed me the wind from his truck pushed the front of my car and cause me to lose control. I tried my best to save it but there was no hope. We spun around in circles a few times and slid off the road and down over a steep hill. After the car stopped me and Brandon started laughing for some reason, I think it was just because we were happy to be alive. After we got done laughing and came back to our since [meaningless - try again] we got out of the car and attempted to walk up the hill that the car had just slid down. I got halfway up it and slid back down and fell over my car onto the other side. Brandon was laughing. It was a little painful but I did not get seriously hurt. Then I attempted to get up the hill again and somehow succeeded. When I got to the top of the hill my friend Michaelâs dad Joe was standing there and asked if we were ok. He called 911 for us and reported it while I called the tow truck to get us out. After we waited in Joeâs truck for an hour the cops finally showed up. I was kind of scared that I was going to get sided for the wreck and get a ticket, but when the cop noticed that there was no damage done to my car he said he didnât even need to fill out a report, and as long as I had a tow truck coming they were leaving. Once the cops left we had to wait another twenty minutes in Joeâs truck before the tow truck got there. He pulled my car up the hill for us and we headed home. I am just happy that my car was not damaged nor was Brandon and I hurt [plural subjects!]. After this close call I have learned to drive super careful in the snow and slow down when bigger size vehicles are passing when the weather conditions are bad.

As a piece of narrative writing, it is quite lively. In this kind of writing, colloquial language can be perfectly acceptable.

You do need to work on using the right punctuation - use periods/full stops rather than commas. Your use of singular verb with plural subjects needs to change, and there is one sentence that makes no sense.

Re: Commentary on Hamlet's soliloquy

Clive — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:28:49 GMT

Hi,

Where you have put semi-colons, I'd usually use commas. I have also suggested some other changes to your punctuation. My general advice is not to get into the habit of using semi-colons and colons. They can often make tyour meaning more obscure rather than more clear.

You seem to have a very good understanding of this topic. I've broken up your one huge paragraph into two. Are there any other ways you can make your organization clearer to the reader?

Best wishes, Clive

Commentary on "To Be or not to Be"

In this soliloquy Hamlet sparks an internal philosophical debate on the advantages and disadvantages of existence, and whether it is one's right to end one's own life. He first asks himself thoughtfully whether it is nobler to bear the miseries of life or to take arms against them; but since both passive and active resistance are doomed to failure, he regards death as a mean to end oneâs sorrows once and for all. He sees death from a Medieval perspective, as physical liberation from the prison of the body (the âmortal coilâ); but he also symbolizes the doubt of the Renaissance man, concerning the after life. Indeed he faces an obstacle, that is to say the fear of âwhat dreams may comeâ in that sleep of death. If death were like a dreamless sleep, it would be easy to put an end to the misfortunes of life with a single stroke, but since we donât know what to expect in the afterlife, we havenât courage enough commit suicide. He says that the troubles of life are such that no one would willingly bear them, but our cowardice makes us âbear those ills we have / than fly to others that we know not ofâ.

In his soliloquy, Hamlet uses various gramatical structures to express his uncertainty, such as the infinitive forms. His speech takes shape slowly because of its thoughtful nature. The climax is reached when Hamlet lists the injustices and miseries of life, concluding that it would only take a small does his word 'mere' mean 'small' or does it mean 'unimportant'? knife to bring relief. He also uses metaphors, such as that of the mortal coil, that of the unknown country from where no traveller comes back, and that of the opposition between the pale cast of thought and the native hue of resolution. This one in particular helps us understand that for Hamlet courage is the ability to cross the border between life and death; but most people are cowards and this cowardice, through âthe pale cast of thoughtâ, makes us stay alive. The soliloquy elevates Hamletâs individual case to an universal level; this is achieved through the use of the plural pronouns 'we' and 'us', the indefinite 'who', and the impersonal infinitive. Its problematic nature is shown by the insistent use of interrogatives, while the internal struggle within Hamletâs mind is pointed out by the use of images from the battle-field (âslings and arrowsâ, which has become an idiomatic expression, and âto take arms against a sea of troublesâ). In the middle of the soliloquy we can find an enumeration of lifeâs misfortunes; while reflecting upon the nature of death Hamlet uses a repetition (âto die, to sleepâ). Finally, we can find a term from the financial semantic field, âquietusâ.

Re: Can you help me check the grammar for this paragraph? thank you so much .

Grammar Geek — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:53:40 GMT

Hi Nghiatran and welcome to the forums. You seem to have some problems with plurals and articles. You need to be careful about saying something WILL happen, instead of CAN happen.

There are some negative effects in using computer in our life. First of all, using computer in all of important systems, such as military system, banking, health care, so what happen if virus or hackers can attack in to those systems, and make them become unhelpful completely. That can be catastrophe for people on the world. For example, if banking systems are not working, so all of trade deals are canceled or personal information and account will be stolen by hackers or someone. Second, using computer is cause of many health problems. Example, if people work with computer for long time, their eyes, and backs will be tied and hurt.

There are some negative effects in our lives from using computers. First of all, using computer in all of our important systems, such as the military ~~system~~, banking, and health care, leaves us vulnerable to ~~so what happen if~~ viruses or hackers that can attack in to those systems, and make them become ~~unhelpful~~ completely useless. I see this as a risk, not a negative ~~effect~~. That would ~~can~~ be catastrophe for people around on the world. For example, if banking systems are not working, so all of trade deals are canceled or personal information and account information can ~~will~~ be stolen by hackers ~~or someone~~. Second, using computer can be the is cause of many health problems. For example, if people work with computer for a long time, their eyes, and backs ~~will~~ may become tied and sore ~~hurt~~.

Re: singular/plural

Taka — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:35:14 GMT

Grammar Geek wrote:
Oops. Sure enough, it's there. I didn't go back far enough in the paragraph. Nevermind!

Let me make sure, GG.

So now you do see the word 'someone' there, but still you don't see the plural 'readers' used in the paragraph as a problem, right?

Re: My Essay I NEED HELP

LillySchillz — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:29:58 GMT

paragraph 1: first sentence, not sure if you are meaning "something that i have grown to enjoy doing from designing logos, presentations, and posters."
fourth sentence: "like other art careers, being a designer requires one to have the talent, style, determination, and commitment.
sixth sentence: when you say "goal", that is singular, and you put "them" later in the sentence which is plural, either change "goal" to plural or "them" to singular.

2nd paragraph: 4th sentence: "active learning helps with understanding both current and future information" (since current and future are mentioned, there is no need to place "new" in the sentence because that would just be redundant)
5th sentence is just worded very weirdly. Try re-wording.
Take out all of the "you" in your essay and replace the "you"'s with "one".

i didn't finish editing your essay- most of your errors throughout your essay are similar, so the corrections i gave you should help you to find others i didn't go over.

Re: Please proofread this introductory paragraph

Grammar Geek — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:03:22 GMT

Numerous too weak a word - more than numerous literary works have been created since stories first began to be written down. Though the number of literary works is endless not exactly endless - it's a finite number, works of fiction are often more popular among young readers. Are the works of fiction more popular among young readers than among older reader? Or are the works of fiction more popular than other types of works for young readers? The invented events and the unrealistic exaggeration a great percentage of fictional works are "realistic fiction" of those events that the author sometimes uses makes two things - that's plural - use theplural form of the verb it more appealing to young readers since less factual information is required to support the story. I don't know that that's logical -- the appeal comes from the need for less factual information? Consequently, works of non-fiction are often considered inferior by whom? to fiction due to their seemingly shallow plot non-fiction doesn't have a "plot" and heavy details some people will tell you that the heavy use of detail is one thing they love in fiction writing. However, the relevant and important information that non-fiction offers can teach readers about historical people, places, and events. The value of non-fiction combined with the realistic appeal of non-fiction, makes works like Jon Nordheimerâs âFrom Dakto to Detroit: Death of a Troubled Heroâ and Walter Lordâs A Night to Remember, appealing for readers who prefer a more realistic world that they can relate too. The honesty and truth used, combined with the authorâs narrative style and objectivity, are the crucial elements that make non-fiction effective.

Your grammar is fine. Your points are not. What is the topic sentence of your paragraph? What is the main point you want to make?

Re: edit my essay

Grammar Geek — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:03:29 GMT

Education wrote:

2- Ways to get good grades.

None of us likes to get low grades in school, but us we know every diligent has portion. We alweyas reward of our action. There are several keys and ways to get good grades.

First of all, a student must have characteristics of discipline in order to get good grades. For example, a student should come on time in class, if not early. They should attend all lectures because by cutting classes a student won't be able to understand several subjects well. As well, a student must cover all the materials along time before the exam and avoid staying awake at the night of the exam. Also, a student must pay all his/her attention to the lecture when he /she is explain and a student ought to write an impotents notes. Moreover, donât be sham to ask teacher any question that is unclear for you. By shyness a person will never learn. In addition, one of the traits a student needs to get a good grade is to be responsible. He/she should never delay their tasks such as writing homework and read ahead textbook. Also, students must know how to budget their time efficiently. Above of all, students need to be sedulous and hard worker to get good grade. They should always do things without being told: they donât wait for assignments or a teacher before they prepare in textbook. Also, students must concentrate on their studies and donât let any thing else interrupt them during study time. Students have to put for themselves a schedule of studying and then follow it as much as possible. A students needs to do more practices to make sure that he/she is familiar with subjects. Most of us find doing exercises is boring, but it is the best way to know how much we learned or progressed.

As I said, getting good grades requires a lot of efforts and perseveres. Those who sow flowers or roses will not earn thorns.

i am waiting for your responses and ides

The blue highlights awkward, unintelligible, or simply the wrong word choice. The grey highlights missppelled words or typos. Use switch of plural to singular. You should break your essay into paragraphs. Just out of curiousity, how should a student do assignments before they are assigned? Your final figure of speech is not one I've ever heard before - is it a literal translation from one in your own language.

P.S. - It's nice to hear "please."