A critically acclaimed guide to English usage. Includes more than 2,300 entries presenting the history, analysis, and recommendations regarding noted usage controversies. Entries are illustrated with more than 20,000 quotations from prominent writers.
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...For instance, Jacques Barzun, in Simple & Direct (1975), says this in the middle of one page:
"In conclusion, I recommend using that with defining clauses, except when stylistic reason interpose. 「The stylistic reasons discussed refer to a succession of "thats"」"
And this open the first paragraph on the next page:
"Next is a typical situation which a practiced writer corrects "for style" virtually by reflex action..." (查看原文)
3 有用 Panny 2014-07-14 21:01:21
it not only include definition of the words, but the history of usage, criticism, together with analysis and examples of contemporary usage.
3 有用 Panny 2014-07-14 21:01:21
it not only include definition of the words, but the history of usage, criticism, together with analysis and examples of contemporary usage.