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The perils of requesting parental assistance29 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your post is interesting though t's fiction, it has some truth to it. I don't use the possessive as you stated before the 'ing' verbs. To me, that use sounds wrong. I believe some of the changes made in punctuation for example come from common usage of the wrong way. Danny's mother did him a disservice by writing his paper. She deserved the D- and Danny deserved everything he got.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Your post is interesting though t's fiction, it has some truth to it. I don't use the possessive as you stated before the 'ing' verbs. To me, that use sounds wrong. I believe some of the changes made in punctuation for example come from common usage of the wrong way. Danny's mother did him a disservice by writing his paper. She deserved the D- and Danny deserved everything he got.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from Ric Myworld
Isn't that the way it goes. How something is perceived has as much, or more, to do with the reader as it does with the writer. There are times when my whole page would be covered in red ink, most of the time. But not everyone give me the three I probably deserve. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Isn't that the way it goes. How something is perceived has as much, or more, to do with the reader as it does with the writer. There are times when my whole page would be covered in red ink, most of the time. But not everyone give me the three I probably deserve. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Lol. I think you are being persecuted by the sticklers of the written word. Ignore them and the citations. The shaping of your own rules is part of the magic of your writing.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Lol. I think you are being persecuted by the sticklers of the written word. Ignore them and the citations. The shaping of your own rules is part of the magic of your writing.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from Shirley McLain
I have been in that exact position. School knows how to deflate to delete a writer's ego. I don't like red ink. You did a great job and I didn't see any mistakes. Have a wonderful day. Shirley
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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I have been in that exact position. School knows how to deflate to delete a writer's ego. I don't like red ink. You did a great job and I didn't see any mistakes. Have a wonderful day. Shirley
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from royowen
Ha ha serves him right I think, I'll bet he's learnt his lesson, I'll bet he won't ask his mother again. He probably could have done miles Better without any study, there there has be a moral here. Well done Liz, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Ha ha serves him right I think, I'll bet he's learnt his lesson, I'll bet he won't ask his mother again. He probably could have done miles Better without any study, there there has be a moral here. Well done Liz, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd! Punctuation dilemmas are one my mind these days on account of my stickler editor!
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I?ve been reviewed by relative poetic novices, marking me down, and giving advice, it?s hard restraining oneself.
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Be assured: I'll never mark you down!
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Thank you Liz, nor I you
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
I can't imagine who has the audacity to correct you. You are original. Expressive.Period. Punctuation can take a walk. I enjoyed this piece. Always entertaining.Surprise ending! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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I can't imagine who has the audacity to correct you. You are original. Expressive.Period. Punctuation can take a walk. I enjoyed this piece. Always entertaining.Surprise ending! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd! Punctuation dilemmas are one my mind these days on account of my stickler editor!
Comment from lyenochka
Oh my goodness! I wouldn't know who felt worse -- Danny or his mother! I guess that was to teach Danny to never ask his mother to do his papers again? It's one thing to help like you did to edit your daughter's paper - that's completely another thing to write a paper FOR a child. I guess both learned a lesson. Lol.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Oh my goodness! I wouldn't know who felt worse -- Danny or his mother! I guess that was to teach Danny to never ask his mother to do his papers again? It's one thing to help like you did to edit your daughter's paper - that's completely another thing to write a paper FOR a child. I guess both learned a lesson. Lol.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd! Punctuation dilemmas are one my mind these days on account of my stickler editor!
Comment from dellsworthpoet
Sounds about right. Those who are grammatically correct often sound stilted, therefore writers oft disregard and write vernacular of their audience.
The piece is written using vernacular and reads well. The pace is good. The words are conversational and warm. The ending is amusing.
Thanks for a good read.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Sounds about right. Those who are grammatically correct often sound stilted, therefore writers oft disregard and write vernacular of their audience.
The piece is written using vernacular and reads well. The pace is good. The words are conversational and warm. The ending is amusing.
Thanks for a good read.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd! Punctuation dilemmas are one my mind these days on account of my stickler editor!
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Yes, punctuation is always a trick. Sometimes I think just liberally sprinkle them and see what people say.
Comment from Wendy G
Oh I feel for Danny's mother! How embarrassing! However in the previous bit, it is CORRECT to use possessive nouns and pronouns before verbs with "-ing". Was it the instructor who objected? That's what I understand from what I read. While it may be acceptable in common speech not to use the possessives, it is definitely correct in writing.
Wendy
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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Oh I feel for Danny's mother! How embarrassing! However in the previous bit, it is CORRECT to use possessive nouns and pronouns before verbs with "-ing". Was it the instructor who objected? That's what I understand from what I read. While it may be acceptable in common speech not to use the possessives, it is definitely correct in writing.
Wendy
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Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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She thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
As to my citation for error--that did happen--as to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.