tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post35779379618214031..comments2024-03-27T09:58:35.443-07:00Comments on Reading and Writing: A Very Good Writing LessonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-54992864420557028162014-03-16T10:15:10.063-07:002014-03-16T10:15:10.063-07:00I know my worst repetition is 'just'. Anot...I know my worst repetition is 'just'. Another problem I've identified is using 'form' instead of 'from'. Of course the spellcheck doesn't pick this up. I now do a search on these as a matter of routine.<br /><br />Well done on your adjudication, Rosemary.Joan Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629276914643471249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-2594193692155583732014-03-14T16:07:45.692-07:002014-03-14T16:07:45.692-07:00That pile will keep you out of mischief, Rosemary....That pile will keep you out of mischief, Rosemary. :)<br /><br />I have to watch out for 'well' and 'but' in my over-used words list.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-71745952500095619942014-03-14T07:36:58.600-07:002014-03-14T07:36:58.600-07:00I recognise those 'very' well, Julia!
You...I recognise those 'very' well, Julia!<br /><br />You and hundreds of others, Kate!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-28116616124143403342014-03-13T09:48:47.735-07:002014-03-13T09:48:47.735-07:00That is VERY useful, Rosemary. Now I need one to a...That is VERY useful, Rosemary. Now I need one to avoid 'just'.Kate Blackadderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723595319758455771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-4991628009537756762014-03-13T08:26:58.184-07:002014-03-13T08:26:58.184-07:00So, when and just are my bugbears. It's often ...So, when and just are my bugbears. It's often only when I read something aloud I notice the repetition.Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-29724680086536651452014-03-13T03:39:34.065-07:002014-03-13T03:39:34.065-07:00'Some' I meant - not 'oops'!'Some' I meant - not 'oops'!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-62668734902228388892014-03-13T03:39:13.016-07:002014-03-13T03:39:13.016-07:00Oops - that's definitely one of mine, Patsy!Oops - that's definitely one of mine, Patsy!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-11795712667344404482014-03-12T00:13:47.496-07:002014-03-12T00:13:47.496-07:00'Some' is a word I overuse. I know I do, s...'Some' is a word I overuse. I know I do, so I can find it and alter or delete where required. The dangerous repetitions are the ones we're unaware of, I think.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-38366163494534903772014-03-11T10:04:57.713-07:002014-03-11T10:04:57.713-07:00You know, I must have missed that or it has worryi...You know, I must have missed that or it has worryingly gone from my mind, Wendy! On the other hand, I might well have commented on your post.<br /><br />Thank you, Joanna - it's a good exercise for all writers and I do hope the entrants are happy with the critiques!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-85144041472866474712014-03-11T00:25:53.170-07:002014-03-11T00:25:53.170-07:00That looks like a lovely task, Rosemary. The write...That looks like a lovely task, Rosemary. The writers are lucky to have your critiques and I can imagine how valuable a lesson it is to read others' work.<br />I keep using the word 'absolutely' and am having to watch myself! xxJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-92134090240314152182014-03-10T10:39:46.902-07:002014-03-10T10:39:46.902-07:00When I wrote a post on words that people often rep...When I wrote a post on words that people often repeated, last week, it was surprising how many different ones came up - 'very' being a popular one. Enjoy all your reading, Rosemary.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-36064451494734638782014-03-10T10:23:26.696-07:002014-03-10T10:23:26.696-07:00It's been most enjoyable, Frances, and a good ...It's been most enjoyable, Frances, and a good excuse for procrastinating with my own work! <br /><br />That's one of mine too, Teresa!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-28973113453371379952014-03-10T10:10:20.137-07:002014-03-10T10:10:20.137-07:00That's very interesting, Rosemary - oops! And ...That's very interesting, Rosemary - oops! And how lovely to be asked to read all those entries. I think my repetitive word is probably "lovely" xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-45673292865037337312014-03-10T09:08:49.308-07:002014-03-10T09:08:49.308-07:00That sounds like a huge task, Rosemary. (At first ...That sounds like a huge task, Rosemary. (At first I thought that was a picture of a large toffee. Sadly not.)Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.com