Fri 17 May, 2013 11:44 am - Yes, I do often feel that tension. I have to maintain the proper balance between upholding grammatical rules and honoring the author's intent. There are times when the two conflict, and the... (view)
Fri 17 May, 2013 08:58 am - You come at the question from an excellent perspective. Thank you for the well-thought out reply! It's true that I am not the author. I am the proof reader, and this particular issue was... (view)
Thu 16 May, 2013 04:48 pm - I don't think you should expect anyone on this forum to simply give you the answers to your test/homework assignment/whatever this is you are quoting from. My suggestion is that you try to... (view)
Thu 16 May, 2013 04:44 pm - I'm quite familiar with the rules surrounding subjunctive mood and how to write such sentences properly. But I'm struggling with the decision of whether or not this particular sentence... (view)