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Modern life and the semicolon

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Abe F. March
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:19 pm
I suggest that we start our own language. Once we create enough vocabulary to write sentences (if we choose to call them that) then we can write a book in the new language, providing the reader with a word-key.
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:51 pm
Egads Abe, I have enough trouble with English and lately, French! You try it out first and let me know what happens.


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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:01 pm
A book publisher for whom I edit, in the corporate styleguide, prohibits use of semi colons in dialog, but not in narrative. I cannot imagine why.

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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:21 pm
One thing you figure out quickly when learning another language is that, unless your are a teacher or specialist, you really don't know much about grammar. Suddenly you're forced to start learning what a participle or preterit is and it expands your grasp and appreciation of your native language.
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:01 pm
Pam wrote:
Egads Abe, I have enough trouble with English and lately, French! You try it out first and let me know what happens.



My sentiments, exactly! scratch
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:14 pm
Lin I can relate to how language learning teaches you grammar. I am sure the only reason I figured anything about English grammar was from studying French. Having a context to learn all those weirdities really helped; otherwise I'd probably only (barely) understand the differernece between a noun, verb and adjective.
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:09 pm
I give up, Lin. What the heck is a preterit? That's a new one on me.
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:30 pm
I had to google it Dick. It is a form of past tense in spanish verbage. Here's a link if you want more: http://users.ipfw.edu/jehle/courses/PRETIMP.HTM
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:08 pm
Here's a go on a new language :- Arrow Arrow Question Suspect confused
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:18 pm
Hey, watch your mouth, buddy!!!
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:30 pm
affraid confused
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:05 pm
Using language like that.....
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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:03 pm
I should know better than to take in a mouthful of tea before I read some of these threads!!

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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:30 pm
So sorry what about this then

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PostSubject: Re: Modern life and the semicolon   Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:51 pm
Now THAT is more cunning linguistics
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