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re: Grammar Nerds: Proper sentence structure of these three options
Posted on 8/25/14 at 5:30 pm to BottomlandBrew
Posted on 8/25/14 at 5:30 pm to BottomlandBrew
quote:
Are there other options of wall that you'd allow between those two stations, but you are open to using an MSE wall there?
Yes
quote:
Or are you saying you have to use this one type of wall between the two stations and no other type of wall is acceptable?
No, this is not the case
From 170+00 to EW MSE is not an option. So, essentially, I'm excluding the other station limits from the MSE option. In this interval I did word it as you suggested for the other wall type.
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Posted on 8/25/14 at 5:32 pm to tidalmouse
What is the air speed velocity of a laden swallow?
Posted on 8/25/14 at 5:40 pm to The Third Leg
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Is the number of stations to be excluded larger than the number of stations that can accommodate the wall?
No and I don't know why that would matter.
Just FYI, "station" is a distance equal to 100 feet. The term 166+00 to 170+00 = 400 feet. I'm referring to a retaining wall that is 530 feet in length. So, for the first 400 feet of the wall a MSE and cantilever wall are acceptable. A MSE wall may not be used for the final 130 feet.
Just to be clear for those who aren't familiar with that term.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 5:46 pm to Booyow
4. Only MSE wall is acceptable for stations 166+00 to 170+00.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 5:48 pm to Booyow
I like 2.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 5:56 pm to mtntiger
That's definitely not right.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 6:10 pm to Booyow
quote:
No and I don't know why that would matter.
There is no need for the adverb only in your sentence. Below clearly states what you are trying to communicate.
MSE wall is acceptable for stations 166+00 through 170+00.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 6:15 pm to Booyow
This is a dumb question. The correct answer depends on the context and what you are clearly trying to convey. Moving "only" in different spots subtly changes the meaning.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 6:16 pm to tidalmouse
2 ... the prepositional phrase modifies the verb "acceptable" ... it is acceptable how? ... "for" something ... it's an adverb ("only") ... "only" modifies the adverb "for X", and should be placed in front ...
lsu fans probably can't follow that ...
lsu fans probably can't follow that ...
This post was edited on 8/25/14 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 8/25/14 at 6:16 pm to tidalmouse
quote:
What is the air speed velocity of a laden swallow?
blonde or brunette laden? ...
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