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Journal #1 (9,12) - Mr. Bailey @ Hamilton Heights HS

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Taken from The Elements of Style by Strunk and WhiteStrunk and White Rules 10Use the proper case of pronoun.-Virgil is the candidate who we think will win. (We think HEwill win.)-Virgil is the candidate whom we hope to elect. (We hope toelect HIM.)A pronoun in a comparison is nominative if it is the subject ofa stated or understood verb.-Sandy writes better than I. (Than I write.)Avoid understood verbs when possible.-I think Horace admires Jessica more than I. (Add DO at theend of the sentence.-Polly loves cake more than me. (Add SHE LOVES in front ofme.)

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