Contractions

kkookk2003 · #1 (**permalink**) 26-Oct-2006, 18:35

Hi,

We often use contractions while speaking, but is it all right to use them when writing as well?

Ben

cj25 · #2 (**permalink**) 26-Oct-2006, 19:34

Ben,

The following link connects to an article on contractions.

Writing, Clear and Simple - Articles - Contractions and How Not to Abuse 'Em

Hope this helps!

CatFight · #3 (**permalink**) 26-Oct-2006, 21:57

Hey,

I think that you are not supposed to use contractions in written English (although contractions are somehow cool).

All the best, CatFight

RoyJ · #4 (**permalink**) 27-Oct-2006, 03:27

I've always said "Don't use contractions in written English."

...Wait a minute...

(OK, that was a bit of foolishness on my part.)

I'm the author of the article linked above. I'm not a teacher, but I am a professional writer and editor, and the short version is this: There is no reason not to use contractions in written English. See the article for details.

kkookk2003 · #5 (**permalink**) 27-Oct-2006, 17:12

Thank you Roy. Loved the article

Ben


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