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Jerry Leone U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 4853	I`ve taught writing or some aspect of the English language for nearly 35 years. I can answer nearly any question on grammar, usage or meanings of words above dictionary usage. An avid crossword fan and writer, I can also answer questions about business presentations and resumes.
Ted Nesbitt U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 3428	I am the bibliographic instruction and reference librarian at a public college. Some members of the English department recommend me to their students. I offer assistance in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph development. My master`s thesis concerns William Faulkner`s tragic novels. I formerly taught advanced placement English at two schools in the Philadelphia area.
Dawn Goldberg U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.96 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.87 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 311	Ms. Goldberg believes in writing well, no matter for what kind of writing. That passion is what led her to create <a href="http://www.writewellu.com">WriteWellU</a>, which offers programs at all different writing levels. Whether writing web copy, advertisements, fiction, or grant proposals, good, powerful writing gets the message across to the readers. In all manners of writing, Ms. Goldberg can answer questions on sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, writing content, vocabulary and spelling. She can also address questions which are more subjective, handling questions on developing a writing style, developing content, creating a writing life and adding more impact to writing .....
Martha Beth Lewis U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 221	I will answer questions having to do with grammar, plurals, punctuation, capitalization, mood, person, tense, and so on, as well as word usage and word choice. If you want a quick answer to a specific question, particularly if you wish to use formal American English for business or academic purposes (MLA), I can give you a timely response. I also can address word choice, clarity, structure, and similar concerns involving English as a second language. If you want advice of a deeper editorial nature (e.g., substantive [line] editing), please consult an Expert who offers this sort of assistance.
Anne Benington U.S. On Vacation returns 12/04/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.96 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1811	I can answer questions about English grammar, style, usage. I can also help a writer assess the development of an essay, its unity, concrete support of topics, introductions and conclusions. In addition, I can discuss "writing the research paper" in all aspects of its development. Finally, I can assist in development of creative writing assignments. I will not totally proofread and correct a paper, but I will point out areas of concern and ways a writer can discover weaknesses and how to correct them.
Kari Lomanno U.S. On Vacation returns 11/20/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.98 Clarity of Response 9.98 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 81	I can answer a wide variety of questions on academic writing, essay writing, topic selection, the research process, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and more. Any question you have about writing, I can probably answer it.
WordChannel U.S. On Vacation returns 11/19/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.98 Clarity of Response 9.98 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 763	I am a professional writer, editor, and proofreader with 23 years' experience. My specialty is copyediting and proofreading manuscripts. I am extremely detail-oriented. I use AP, AMA, and Chicago Style, among others. I provide crystal-clear, clean grammar; and strict attention to style, consistency, flow, logic, accuracy, and spelling. If I am away or maxed out, you may always contact me here, and I will respond within or before 24 hours: <A HREF="http://www.guru.com/freelancers/WordChannel/533523">WRITING HELP NOW!</A>

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2009-11-06 Sentences:

Question: 1.Do both sentences of each set below have identical meanings? It was said that John was a child prodigy when he was young. John was said to be a child prodigy when he was young.

2009-11-05 Use of He/Him:

I am glad you asked this so I can get on one of my favorite soapboxes! ~~ =he= and =him= are misused today with shocking regularity. ~~ =he= is always the subject of a sentence (the thing the

2009-11-04 Punctuation and is it plural?:

Maggie: The implication is that all the mail sent by the VA is for veterans -- plural. The Veterans Administration DOES send a great deal of mail TO veterans. So the correct punctuation is the plural

2009-11-04 Use of the word "affirmed":

Technically, one could stretch the interpretation and say =affirmed= was correct, but as it doesn't make good sense AND is not used by peers, he shouldn't use it. It's always best to use normally-accepted

2009-11-04 Punctuating "Hello Martha":

You need a comma before =Martha=. Hello, [add comma] Martha ~~ =hello= isn't a verb so it can't be a sentence by itself, but several words are assumed to join it, and these make a sentence. For