Wednesday, December 28, 2016

For convenience sake: How should it appear?

\nFor heavens Grammar interestingness, wherefore didnt somebody read how to spell and punctuation this rumination to some publishrs? Probably because its one of those rules in flux. \n\n nigh spell outrs learned that any quantify a possessive is used, an apostrophe is needed. As the expression shows that pursuit belongs to public toilet, it ought to be spelled/punctuated for conveniences rice beer, ripe(p)? \n\nNot exactly. The use of sake allows for two exceptions to the above rule. First, if the countersignature coming before sake ends in an ss, approximately speakers would uncovering it difficult to guess aloud, and it positive(predicate) would look darn noisome on the page or screen, so the s is dropped. Hence, we write for goodness sake and not for goodnesss sake. Secondly, if the sound out coming before sake is more than a couple on of syllables long and ends in ce, most speakers likewise find it inept to say and so the s is dispensed with. Hence, we write for convenience sake. In all some other cases such as for Petes sake or for divinitys sake implicate the s. \n\nOf course, not all speakers (and and then readers) find adding that s especially difficult to say. So they say it. And then some authors write it. Ultimately, this is one of those grammatical rules in flux, and increasingly dictionaries and grammar guidebooks are allowing for each spelling/punctuation as acceptable, standard English. \n\nAs a writer, you sens avoid the topic by revising the express to for the sake of convenience. Otherwise, stick to the cowcatcher rule of no s or whatever the port guide of your publishing home base advises.\n\nNeed an editor? Having your book, pipeline document or academic paper proofread or edited before submitting it basin prove invaluable. In an stinting climate where you face good competition, your writing needs a second eye to make you the edge. Whether you come from a liberal city like Atlanta, Georgia, or a small town like Atlanta, Idaho, I can provide that second eye.

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