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Paul Wilson <[log in to unmask]>
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Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 26 Jun 1995 17:39:13 -0400
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Hi, Mike!
 
>Grammarians:  Please correct this, in lieu of current grammar rules.
 
1.      "in lieu of" means "in place of."
 
        You mean "according to."
 
>I am writing you in regards to your stationary notebooks sold at many of
your CVS Pharmacy Stores.
 
2.      "in regards to" has several problems; "about" will suffice.
 
        "stationary" means sitting still; "stationery" is what you want.
 
>A few months ago, I noticed a change in type of material
used on the front cover.
 
3.      "in type of" should be "in the type of;" however, "in the material
will suffice.
 
        "on the front cover" would be better as "for the front cover."
 
>I have found some of the older type notebooks
 
4.      "the older type" is inelegant; "the older" will suffice.
 
>This will meet
 
5.      "This" is vague, as well as singular; "They will meet" is better.
 
>I hope you will consider my comments for future reference.
 
6.      "I hope . . . etc." is vague and requires no outcome.
 
        "Please inform me about your plans for the notebook covers."
 
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                Once I thought I was wrong,
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