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You have been given a precise task: To correct grammar, not style. A combination of question and exclamation mark is not a possible stylistic choice but – from the perspective of normative linguis...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T13:06:03Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Careful Bobbit
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2019-12-08T13:06:03Z (over 4 years ago)
You have been given a precise task: To correct grammar, not style. A combination of question and exclamation mark is not a possible stylistic choice but – from the perspective of normative linguistics – an orthographic mistake. In English, a sentence must be terminated by a single punctuation mark. So if you are asked to correct grammar, you must necessarily mark up this error. As the author, I would expect you to point out to me that this is not correct in standard English and explain to me, when and by whom it is used regardless, empowering me to consciously make an informed decision to either keep the mistake or correct it. ### You do not know what the author wants – correct English or creative use of punctuation – so do not make their decision for them!
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2019-10-06T11:59:09Z (over 4 years ago)
Original score: 2