Re: semicolon usage

Mr Wordy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:14:03 GMT

To me, yes.

However, it's an unusual sentence, and hard to understand without any context. Perhaps you know the context and what it means? I found this through Google:

"In the last century two continents were moved by the revival in England started by Dwight L. Moody. He went to visit England, and while there he preached in a little country church. It was a dead service, even after he gave an invitation; absolutely nothing happened, but he was asked to preach again that night."

So, I'm guessing that an "invitation" here is some sort of religious entreaty, after which something (I'm not sure what) is supposed to happen, but in this case didn't. (Perhaps it just means that there was no reaction or enthusiasm from the congregation?) I must admit that I'm not familiar with this use of the word "invitation". I don't know if the similarity between the two texts is just coincidence, or why "preach" might have changed to the less likely sounding "tutor".

Re: Need help checking for grammar errors in these sentences

Grammar Geek — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:48:15 GMT

Hi John,

Not only is the comma not necessary aftr Fitzgerald's and Aristotles, it is incorrect to include it. It should be deleted.

You can say only "Nick Carraway's" - it's clear you mean his home.

I would say "At Gatsby's home" to be clear. It's possible the crying took place at Carraway's, after receiving the invitation.

After all, a great man such as Mr. Gatsby had so much wealth, but he did not end up happy.

No, you should not have the semicolon, nor the comma after but. I don't think "a handlful of wealth" is idiomatic, nor what you mean to say.

Re: Can you please review my autobiographical essay?

Philologist — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:22:26 GMT

Hi!

You use both the British and the American spelling. Be consequent: use either the British one or the American one. I've used the British spelling for my corrections as that is what you used in the first paragraphs

Good luck! Judging from your essay, I would say that your chances to be admitted are substantial. You seem to be a very motivated person. I think your friends are not mistaken!

Cheers
Philologist

P.S. I've removed the flawless parts from this quote. That does not mean I think you should leave them out, of course! I just didn't want my post to become too long.

Rubisco wrote:

Inside, two words on a label grabbed my attention and sent chills down my spine: passed away.

on the numerous files of children that we had not been able to save.

Looking through them was akin to reading a story; with a beginning, and end as well as a progressing intrigue.INSERT SPACEAt that moment, as if I had experienced a revelation, I realised that medicine was the only path for me to follow, and that I should commit myself to direct all my endeavours towards the objective of (This seems unnecessary, particularly considering that you have transgressed the word limit) becoming a doctor. I had considered this idea since childhood, comma and my education was already geared towards the domain of life sciences that I deeply enjoy; however comma at that precise instant I knew for certain what my professional career should be.
Through my experiences in this hospital comma I have become well acquainted with the stressful, demanding but also rewarding world of health care. Being a relatively small hospital with a limited number of doctors, patients and staff I managed to develop close bonds with the hospital family. I have come to admire the doctors who, under difficult, even chaotic comma conditions successfully manage their duties while keeping their temper under total control. From keeping company to ill children I learned how to deal with heartbreaking situations; and most importantly how in many cases the patient is not the only person who should be taken care of; but that most of the time the family of the patient suffers as much as he does (and possibly more), and that the key to a successful treatment lies in a strong rapport between the patient, his family and the health care workers based on trust, honesty and understanding. In this hospital I experienced a first eye's view of the hardships of practising medicine. Through my interactions with a cousin who is now a successful surgeon in the United States I have become familiar with the personal difficulties a doctor encounters; specifically when establishing a family and fathering children. Furthermore, from my contacts with McGill medical students during open house events and with several of my close friends who have recently started medical school, I am aware of the demanding course loads and long sleepless nights involved in studying medecine. However, I have yet to meet a person who regrets taking this decision. I have no doubts that I will feel the same.

Second Section:

Born into a family of passionate pedagogues, I quickly learned the importance of working in a team and serving the community the hard way. As a child in the middle of the ruthless Lebanese war, this would concretise (Be constitent: use the British spelling OR the American one, though the British spelling is used in Canada) in our building's bomb shelter during the long days and nights of continuous shelling.
I still remember how I was the youngest volunteer at the Cote des Neiges Community Center (Center is American, but write its name as they do themselves) during the ice storm of 1997, while being an evacuee to the centre at the same time; which earned me the personal praises of then-mayor Bourque. Furthermore, my involvement with the Air Cadet movement during my early highschool years not only reinforced my dedication to community service comma but also allowed the development of strong leadership skills.
Now back in Canada, I take part during the academic year in the organisation of Concordia's Biology Students Association's events, even though I am not an official member. I participate as a staff member or on the organising comittee of social events such as orientation, movie nights and wine and cheese receptions remove semicolon in addition to attending regular meetings and influencing the decision-making process. In this association, the emphasis is on team work and proper distribution of tasks; both of which I am familiar with since my early days. At the same time, I strived hard to accomplish outstanding academic results, and a token of recognition of my good standings was the invitation to join the Golden Key Internation Honours Society Concordia Chapter this fall which I have accepted.

taking part in entertainment activities such as drawing, reading and music. Further, I also tutored teenage patients who were out of school or had trouble studying due to their treatments.

devoted friend who empathised with patients and their families during hard times.
This work took place during the months of July and August; and I reported to duty five days a week for a half-day shift. The first year I volunteered I was simultaneously studying by myself for the MCAT, and thankfully my good results on this exam testify for my ability to cope with demanding, overloaded schedules.

the doctor kindly apologised from the patient and told her a female doctor would come see her shortly.

As mentioned above, he should be peripatetic and urbane comma (no semicolon) especially in a city as multi-cultural as Montreal. Furthermore, he should be a moral beacon, a living model of humanism. A doctor should find inspiration in the works of great luminaries such as Voltaire, Rousseau or Kant whose passion and arguments for humanism have profoundly affected the way I view and interact with my fellow human beings."

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