Formal Grammar and Syntax Poll
Grammar and syntax
31 members have voted
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1. Do you use an Oxford comma (serial comma) more often than not?
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I play Avadon, Geneforge, and Avernum.
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I play Avadon, Geneforge and Avernum.
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I have no preference/Don't care0
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2. Do you always avoid passive voice?
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Yes: the slith mage cast a fireball.
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Mostly (I use passive voice for technical writing, etc.)
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No: a fireball was cast by the slith mage.
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I have no preference/Don't care
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Other
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3. Do you split the infinitive?
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I wish to go boldly where no exile has gone before.
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I wish to boldly go where no exile has gone before.
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I have no preference/Don't care
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4. Do you use the objective "whom"?
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Yes, for whom it may concern.
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No, for who it may concern.
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I have no preference/Don't care
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5. Do you begin sentences with conjunctions?
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And why are you asking?
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I don't begin sentences with conjunctions.
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I have no preference/Don't care
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6. Do you avoid ending sentences with prepositions?
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To who(m) is this question addressed?
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Who(m) is this question addressed to?
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I have no preference/Don't care
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7. How do you feel about the subjunctive mood?
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If I were a rich man...
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If I was a rich man...
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I have no preference/Don't care
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8. Which jingle do you prefer?
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Winston tastes good like a cigarette should.
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Winston tastes good as a cigarette should.
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I have no preference/Don't care
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9. How many spaces do you place after a period?
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I use one space. That's the way to go.
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I use two spaces. That's the way to go.
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I have no preference/Don't care
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10. Are there too many poll questions?
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There should be fewer poll questions.
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There should be less poll questions.
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I have no preference/Don't care
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