Diary - My cough finally disappeared

[Maybo]

This is an entry from my diary. Please check it and correct any mistakes.

My cough finally disappeared but I still can't smell things very well. I can't even smell mint or alcohol. I've read some studies about Covid. They says that some people's brain was shrunk and their IQ was lower after they suffered from Covid. The shrunk part of the brain affects smell and memory. I can't smell well so does that mean my brain has shrunk? I don't want to be a retard! Fortunately, the studies says some people's IQ will return but they doesn't mention about the shrunk brain!

 

[Tarheel]

This is an entry from my diary. Please check it and correct any mistakes.

My cough finally disappeared but I still can't smell things very well. I can't even smell mint or alcohol. I've read some studies about Covid. They SAY that some people's brainS WERE shrunk and their IQ was lower after they suffered from Covid. The shrunk part of the brain affects smell and memory. I can't smell well so does that mean my brain has shrunk? I don't want to be a retard! Fortunately, the studies SAY some people's IQ will return but they DON'T SAY ANYTHING about A shrunk brain!

The first one is a compound sentence, and you don't need "things" there.

The second sentence is perfect.

In the third sentence you don't need "were", but it's better than "was". (I can't use the cross out feature.)

Have you declared a war on commas?

 

[Maybo]

Have you declared a war on commas?

I’ve found that emsr2d2 uses fewer commas. American speakers use more commas. I follow the fewer commas so I don’t need to memorise more things. However, sometimes, commas may be required but I don’t know.

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[Maybo]

I can’t believe I said “they says” and “they doesn’t”. My IQ is really decreasing.

 

[emsr2d2]

My cough has finally disappeared but I still can't smell things very well.

I'd probably say "... but my sense of smell hasn't returned".

I can't even smell mint or alcohol.

Why did you pick those two things specifically?

I've read some studies about "long Covid".

"Long Covid" is the term you need when referring to long-lasting effects of Covid.

They says say that some people's brains was have shrunk and their IQ was is lower after they suffered from having Covid.

The shrunk part of the brain affects smell and memory. I can't smell well so does that mean my brain has shrunk?

Two good sentences!

I don't want to be a retard!

Never use the word "retard". It's extremely un-PC these days!

Fortunately, the studies says say that some people's IQs will return recover but they doesn't don't mention about suggest that the shrunk brain regrows!

 

[Maybo]

Why did you pick those two things specifically?

It’s because their smells are relatively stronger than others. When I brush my teeth, I can’t smell mint.

 

[Tarheel]

I’ve found that emsr2d2 uses fewer commas. American speakers use more commas. I follow the fewer commas so I don’t need to memorise more things. However, sometimes, commas may be required but I'M NOT SURE.

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I wasn't aware of that. I thought I was the one who was stingy with commas.

 

[Tarheel]

It’s because their smells are relatively stronger than others. When I brush my teeth, I can’t smell mint.

Is your toothpaste minty?

 

[Tarheel]

Did you forget that I suggested "after effects" for the lingering effects of an illness?

 

[Maybo]

Is your toothpaste minty?

Yes.

 

[Maybo]

Did you forget that I suggested "after effects" for the lingering effects of an illness?

I didn’t.

 

[Tarheel]

@Maybo I'm sure your sense of smell will return.