English Language & Usage
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MarcInManhattan
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I have taught English grammar (as well as diction, style, etc.) for over a decade. I have written material that was published in various books and articles and have edited professional journals and books. And yes, I live in Manhattan! I am a native New York dialect speaker.

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The comma dilemma
Sep 9, 2022
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Unreasonable expectations for questions and pedantic gatekeeping
Jan 12
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Replacing our "research" close reason
Sep 9
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Should we add more abbreviations to "the list"?
Jul 29, 2022
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Are there any differences between U.S. Grammar & Usage and British Grammar & Usage?
Apr 28
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Would it be possible to preface each theoretical grammar answer with the specific name of the theory being used?
Dec 4, 2022
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Possible bug: The system tells me to select a reason even though I've already done so
Dec 10, 2022
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Online resource which tracks new words that are evolved or discussed
Aug 28, 2022
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If a question is too easy, should it be closed, or should it be migrated to ELL?
Jan 28
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Is the phrase "I read that in Spock" correct?
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What is an idiom about a stubborn person/opinion that uses the word "die"?
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What is the term for words such as Turkish, American, Canadian, Mexican, Polish, etc.?
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Word relating to going into another country in defense of one's people
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Does the phrase "Tom has been seeing Mary for a while" always imply they have a romantic relationship?

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