[Dixielandjazz] Re: Rules for Writing

[Don Ingle]

Common current usage says go ahead and use a preposition at the end of a
sentence. Better than the convoluted, awkward, and contrived sentences that
arise from trying to avoid using one at the end.
Recall, if you can, Churchill's take on that subject.
Don Ingle
PS - Beebe's use of "sucks" in regards to valve trombone could use some
classing up. Perhaps "recently applied siphoning?" Jim always has been a bit
déclassé!
----- Original Message -----
From: <JimDBB at aol.com>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 2:00 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Re: Rules for Writing


> In a message dated 2/25/03 11:27:38 AM Central Standard Time,
> charliehooks at earthlink.net writes:
>
>
> > X-INFO: INVALID TO LINE
> > In my never-ending quest to improve the use of written English, I offer
the
> > following rules:
> >
> >
> >                       RULES FOR WRITING
> >
> > Do not put sentences in the negative form.
> > And don't start sentences with a conjunction.
> > Avoid cliches like the plague.
> > Prepositions are not words to end a sentence with.
> > Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary.
> > Be more or less specific.
> > The passive voice is to be avoided.
> > Also, avoid awkward or affected alliteration.
> > If any word is inappropriate at the end of a sentence, a linking verb
is.
> > Unqualified superlatives are the worst of all.
> > If you reread your work, you will find on rereading
> > that a great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing.
> > Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.
> > Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
> > Avoid repetitive redundancies.
> > One should never generalize.
> > Contractions aren't appropriate.
> > Understatement is always best.
> > Exaggeration is a hundred times worse than understatement.
> > Analogies are like feathers on a snake.
> > Avoid ampersands & abbreviations, etc.
> > Foreign words and phrases are not apropos.
> > Who needs rhetorical questions?
> > It is bad grammar to ever split an infinitive.
> > Profanity makes the writer look like an asshole.
> >
> > helpfully submitted,
> > Charlie
>
>    Delightful, Charlie Hooks.  Is this your creation?
>
>    Jim Beebe
>


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