The Importance of Correct Punctuation
The Importance of Correct Punctuation
(OP)
I came across the following examples of a "Dear John" letter - makes you realise the importance of proper use of punctuation.
Version 1:
Dear John,
I want a man who knows what love is all about. You are generous, kind, thoughtful. People who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me for other men. I yearn for you. I have no feelings whatsoever when we're apart. I can be forever happy - will you let me be yours?
Gloria
Version 2:
Dear John,
I want a man who knows what love is. All about you are generous, kind, thoughtful people who are not like you. Admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me. For other men I yearn; for you I have no feelings whatsoever. When we're apart, I can be forever happy - will you let me be?
Yours,
Gloria
Version 1:
Dear John,
I want a man who knows what love is all about. You are generous, kind, thoughtful. People who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me for other men. I yearn for you. I have no feelings whatsoever when we're apart. I can be forever happy - will you let me be yours?
Gloria
Version 2:
Dear John,
I want a man who knows what love is. All about you are generous, kind, thoughtful people who are not like you. Admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me. For other men I yearn; for you I have no feelings whatsoever. When we're apart, I can be forever happy - will you let me be?
Yours,
Gloria





RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
Ciao.
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
There is a famous saying from Pythia: You will leave you will return not you will die in the battle.
Costas
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
And if I remember, tomorrow I'll punctuate it.
--Scott
For some pleasure reading, try FAQ731-376
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
It has been discussed at length here in this Forum.
jimbo
Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
"Woman without her man is nothing" (punctuate to suit)
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
Woman, with out her, man is nothing, female punctuation
Naresuan University
Phitsanulok
Thailand
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
Original message was
Kill him not, leave him.
Telegraphical error by the operator
Kill him, not leave him.
Regards,
RE: The Importance of Correct Punctuation
That, that is not, is not.
Is that it?
It is!
--Scott
For some pleasure reading, try FAQ731-376