Activity for nicholas ainsworthâ€
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edit | Post #13120 | Initial revision | — | about 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #10140 | Initial revision | — | about 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #8694 | Initial revision | — | about 5 years ago |
| Question | — |
How do I punctuate a statement that a character is ordered to say in a future scenario? How do I punctuate a statement that a character is ordered to say in a future scenario? I don't want to use speech marks because its not a quote or a dialogue. My thinking may be wrong though. It's an instruction to say something in a future scenario. For example: We were told by the headmaster n... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
| Question | — |
Is it acceptable to place a dash after a question mark? Is it professionally acceptable to place a dash after a question mark in the following example? Bob: 'I don't like asking Matt but I need some help.' Peter: 'Why don't you go and ask him to help you? - He's a really nice guy.' I want to use the dash to highlight the reason for the function of the ... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
| Question | — |
What symbols are used after difficult words in a text to refer a reader to a glossary for a definition? What symbols used after difficult words in a text to refer a reader to a glossary for a definition? I'm really looking for the most commonly used / accepted symbols and I am wondering whether certain symbols are specific only to particular subjects such as math / literature etc. (more) |
— | about 11 years ago |