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Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber


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Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber #31 (permalink) Sat Jul 14, 2007 20:17 pm   Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber
 

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I do too, EU. But wouldn't you agree that a prerequisite would be the ability to hear something other than what you simply want to hear?
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Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber #32 (permalink) Sat Jul 14, 2007 20:27 pm   Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber
 

Hi,

If I may politely interpose, this sentiment I thoroughly concur with:

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the ability to hear something other than what you simply want to hear


How very true!.

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Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber #33 (permalink) Sat Jul 14, 2007 20:30 pm   Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber
 

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Very glad to hear that, Alan. :wink:
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Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber #34 (permalink) Sat Aug 23, 2008 22:39 pm   Some tips on punctuation from Mister Micawber
 

Hello Torsten, First of all many thanks for your quick response, in addition to Alan and Mister Micawbwer I fully agree with them because a good punctuation makes writing clear and cohesive and avoid misunderstanding and confusion. Best wishes, Silvina.
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