viruses vs virii - Page 2

**RonBee** · #11 02-Dec-2003, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Red5

It seems that some people use the term "universal statement" about part of an essay.

http://www.brunswickschool.org/wickn...ng_process.htm

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"Conclusion

Restate the thesis

to bring the reader back to the main point using

specific references. Now, make some general statements which give

advice to all people or a recommendation which would apply in most situations. This is

called a universal statement because it is not specific to one literary piece, person, or situation."

http://www.narragansett.k12.ri.us/NH...itanalysis.htm

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"The conclusion is one paragraph, as well. At this point, you should step back from the specifics of your subject and relate it to the world as a whole, a universal statement, if you will; this makes your topic relevant to the reader. Remember that this is the last thing your reader will read; therefore, a restatement of your Thesis Statement, a summary of your arguments and some thoughtful reflection is vital to leave the reader with a good impression."

http://www.colegiobolivar.edu.co/Eng...an%20Essay.htm

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ent%22+writing

Thanks, Red! :D

Did you post that to the questioner?

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**Tdol** · #12 02-Dec-2003, 22:58

I posted a link to a site that was a study aid to the work, which should set him\her right. If they wanted the work done for them, well...

**RonBee** · #13 03-Dec-2003, 02:16

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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork

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Originally Posted by RonBee

Thank you for that very thorough explanation. :D

Can you help with this: http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2607

Perhaps you know what a universal statement is?

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Sorry, I don't. My guess would be that it is some sort of "moral of the story" that applies to situations outside the book's context, but that would be just a guess.

I think that is not far off, actually.

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Casiopea · #14 03-Dec-2003, 10:02

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Originally Posted by cjmuk

The most commonly used version is 'viruses', but 'virii' is regarded by some as the 'proper' spelling.

Which is correct? [and why?]

Thanks

The plural of virus is viruses. This tendency is sometimes called hypercorrection. A similar habit is the often-reviled "between you and I". And finally, what is the plural of octopus? Either octopodes or octopuses, but never octopi.

http://www.bisso.com/ujg_archives/000079.html

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**Tdol** · #15 03-Dec-2003, 10:59

I have never heard 'octopodes' used. Have you?

**RonBee** · #16 03-Dec-2003, 19:15

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Casiopea · #17 04-Dec-2003, 08:58

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Originally Posted by tdol

I have never heard 'octopodes' used. Have you?

-podes, -pede, foot (e.g. pedestrian)

Etymology

octopus, 1758 as genus name, from Gk. oktopous "eight-footed," from okto "eight" + pous "foot." Proper plural is octopodes, though octopuses probably works better in English. (Octopi is from mistaken assumption that -us is the L. noun ending that takes -i in plural. octoroon.)

www.etymology.com

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**Tdol** · #18 04-Dec-2003, 12:12

I accept it's correct, but was wondering if you had ever heard it used, because I haven't. I've heard the form used elsewhere- dim memories of school Biology lessons. I just wonder if you know anyone who'd aroder the octopode salad in a restaurant. I have heard someone say 'these spaghettei', but I'm yet to meet an 'octopodes' user.

Casiopea · #19 04-Dec-2003, 12:23

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Originally Posted by tdol

I just wonder if you know anyone who'd order the octopode salad in a restaurant. I have heard someone say 'these spaghettei', but I'm yet to meet an 'octopodes' user.

In general, not unless they're Ancient Greeks or subscribe to the rules of their grammar

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