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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I have worked with words all my life as a teacher of the language and as an amateur and professional writer. Communication is a vital force in my life and everyone else's.
What do you like about this subject?
I like the fact that English is a vital language. It grows with usage and technology. It is a study you can never master, but work toward perfection.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to ever increase both my written and spoken vocabulary. As an avid crossword puzzler, I am constantly looking up new words and working with the old ones.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Abriel | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the help!!! |
| Thuc | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Thuc | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Abriel | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the help!!! |
| Lisa | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. Lisa |
Recent Answers from Jerry Leone
2009-11-16 object agreement with noun:
Lisa, Actually, both coding and coding rules could be grammatically correct depending on the context. Coding is a verbal noun (gerund, as you suggest) that is in apposition with developing, the subject
2009-11-15 use of his or him:
Diane, About is a preposition needing an object. Him is objective, and his is subjective. Therefore him would the correct choice as object of the preposition about. Doing is a participle (verbal adjective)
2009-11-11 Grammer Correction:
Letta, Try these: Exemplify means make an example of. We commemorate or celebrate.... Penn State institutes or initiates (begins or offers) many clubs.... Decipher means to decode or bring
2009-11-09 Grammar Question:
Kelly, Since the subject of this clause is taxes (plural), the verb should also be plural (are). If it read: If the total of death taxes.....then it would be is since the subject is now total which
2009-11-09 like - preposition and conjunction:
Pat, Here is the rule: Always use "like" as a preposition, never as a subordinating conjunction. PREPOSITIONS VERSUS CONJUNCTIONS Prepositions are connecting words. They connect nominals into
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