proofreading - reading for errors in grammar and punctuation; also looking for inconsistencies in style
- a proofreading and editing business - university students
1. On the corner is an ice cream shop. OK
On the corner, there is an ice cream shop. OK
On the corner is an ice cream shop where people sit on stools at the counter and eat big ice cream sundaes.
person - one human
people - 2+ humans
peoples - different kinds of people, race, nationality, religion, tribe
I am at work.
I am at home.
"Long time, no see." idiom
I am having a nap on my bed.
I am having a nap in my bed.
the, an, a - articles KME pp56-61
ice cream parlor
at the back, in back
The mirror reflects the candy jars and glasses, adding to the cheerful atmosphere of the shop.
, zzzing style
1. The object looks long and thin, measuring about 8 inches in length. NEW STYLE
The object looks long and thin, and it measures about 8 inches in length.
The cute beautiful baby is laughing.
The cute, beautiful baby is laughing. OK
Order of adjectives:
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Opinion
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Size
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Age
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Shape
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Colour
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Origin
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Material
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Purpose
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adjectives of a different category - no comma
The huge green snake is looking at you.
adjectives of the same category - comma
The cute, beautiful baby is laughing.
The beautiful, cute baby is laughing.
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