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Some grammar rules (and embarrassing mistakes!) transcend the uniqueness of different regions and style guides. This new International Grammar section by OnlineBookClub.org ultimately identifies those rules thus providing a simple, flexible rule-set, respecting the differences between regions and style guides. You can feel free to ask general questions about spelling and grammar. You can also provide example sentences for other members to proofread and inform you of any grammar mistakes.

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"Howl is deeply touched by their concern. Nice, they could bother to watch a voracious wolf lunge for his throat."

The second sentence does not sound right to me. Do I list it as an error or should I ignore it? If I do list it as error, what is the syntax to follow. I have had point deductions for not listing the error properly. Kindly guide me. Also, are "Dang" and "Crap" classified as mild profanity? Should they be listed?
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Positive Thinker Book Reviewer wrote: 20 Mar 2023, 03:57 "Howl is deeply touched by their concern. Nice, they could bother to watch a voracious wolf lunge for his throat."

The second sentence does not sound right to me. Do I list it as an error or should I ignore it? If I do list it as error, what is the syntax to follow. I have had point deductions for not listing the error properly. Kindly guide me. Also, are "Dang" and "Crap" classified as mild profanity? Should they be listed?
Hi,

While I think the comma after "nice" could be considered a splice, it is primarily a style issue, and I would not list it as an error. The instructions in the PRQ advise not to list a comma error if we are in doubt.

Guideline 21 covers how to list errors.

Regarding profanity, use the first entry in this post for official guidance: viewtopic.php?f=132&t=226478
"Knowing what must be done does away with fear."
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MsH2k wrote: 24 Mar 2023, 17:17
Positive Thinker Book Reviewer wrote: 20 Mar 2023, 03:57 "Howl is deeply touched by their concern. Nice, they could bother to watch a voracious wolf lunge for his throat."

The second sentence does not sound right to me. Do I list it as an error or should I ignore it? If I do list it as error, what is the syntax to follow. I have had point deductions for not listing the error properly. Kindly guide me. Also, are "Dang" and "Crap" classified as mild profanity? Should they be listed?
Hi,

While I think the comma after "nice" could be considered a splice, it is primarily a style issue, and I would not list it as an error. The instructions in the PRQ advise not to list a comma error if we are in doubt.

Guideline 21 covers how to list errors.

Regarding profanity, use the first entry in this post for official guidance: viewtopic.php?f=132&t=226478

Thank you very much for the guidance. I will go through the link. Thanks a lot.
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Positive Thinker Book Reviewer wrote: 25 Mar 2023, 23:52
MsH2k wrote: 24 Mar 2023, 17:17
Positive Thinker Book Reviewer wrote: 20 Mar 2023, 03:57 "Howl is deeply touched by their concern. Nice, they could bother to watch a voracious wolf lunge for his throat."

The second sentence does not sound right to me. Do I list it as an error or should I ignore it? If I do list it as error, what is the syntax to follow. I have had point deductions for not listing the error properly. Kindly guide me. Also, are "Dang" and "Crap" classified as mild profanity? Should they be listed?
Hi,

While I think the comma after "nice" could be considered a splice, it is primarily a style issue, and I would not list it as an error. The instructions in the PRQ advise not to list a comma error if we are in doubt.

Guideline 21 covers how to list errors.

Regarding profanity, use the first entry in this post for official guidance: viewtopic.php?f=132&t=226478

Thank you very much for the guidance. I will go through the link. Thanks a lot.
You're very welcome. All the best!
"Knowing what must be done does away with fear."
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