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How to Apply Parallel Construction in Your Writing

By Ugur Akinci | May 8, 2007

Parallel construction is a stylistic grammar rule that I like and try to follow. It is defined as: Definition of Parallel Construction “In a compound sentence with multiple clauses, the clauses should be parallel in structure.” It’s called the “Parallel Construction” rule and I try to adhere to it in my own writing because it…

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Misplaced Modifiers

How to Fix “Misplaced Modifiers” in Your Writing

By Ugur Akinci | May 5, 2007

Introduction Even the most polished publications are not immune to that dreaded mistake committed frequently in English — the “misplaced modifiers.” Misplaced Modifiers are words that do not logically modify the word or phrase that they should be describing. They are modifying words that should be placed in a different sentence. Misplaced modifiers can come…

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how to use lay or lie

Lay, Lie or Lie? How to Use Them Correctly with “Visual Aid”

By Ugur Akinci | April 28, 2007

Introduction Is there anyone who is not confused with the proper usage of the verbs “lay” and “lie”? I know I am from time to time. So that’s why I developed a “visual aid” to help myself remember what is what. It works for me and I hope it’ll be helpful for you as well.…

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