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You are correct...no "of"

Posted By: me on 2007-03-14
In Reply to: see message - grammar question

Subject: You are correct...no "of"

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New at this, but could it be "of her head"?
Subject: New at this, but could it be "of her head"?


I would assume "of" is what goes here.
Subject: I would assume "of" is what goes here.


should be "of error" not "vera" sm
Subject: should be "of error" not "vera" sm

Sometimes they say something like this: "A registration error of 3.1 mm was obtained. Surface matching registration was then performed on all levels." So, if they're not giving you a specific number, like 3.1 mm, then you would spell out "The millimeters of error were registered..."
Anemia "of" ESRD
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The word "of" doesn't really fit sm
Subject: The word "of" doesn't really fit sm

but "and" "or"  would fit.  Wish I could give it a listen for you.
probably prosthetic "of the" right foot. SM
Subject: probably prosthetic "of the" right foot. SM

Prosthetic/orthotic is used to maintain the foot in proper position. No, "above" would not make sense.
I think it should be "of the right base, as compared" nm
Subject: I think it should be "of the right base, as compared" nm


It was center "of rotation"
Subject: It was center "of rotation"

Thank you both so much for taking the time to help! I certainly appreciate it.
Maybe substitute "to" with "with" or "of." JMO NM
Subject: Maybe substitute "to" with "with" or "of." JMO NM

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... is doubtless referable? Meaning, "of course this is the cause!" nm
Subject: ... is doubtless referable? Meaning, "of course this is the cause!" nm

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Pt with headaches had an MRI open imaging "of redwood". Nm
Subject: Pt with headaches had an MRI open imaging "of redwood". Nm


I went back and listened and it was fraying--you were right about "of the" and not "and"
Subject: I went back and listened and it was fraying--you were right about "of the" and not "and". Thanx!


Absolutely, but is the last part "of" the right coronary artery or posterior descending branch
Subject: Absolutely, but is the last part "of" the right coronary artery or posterior descending branch "to" the right coronary artery


Is it recognition, repetition, "and" simple commands are intact (or is it "of" simple co
Subject: Is it recognition, repetition, "and" simple commands are intact (or is it "of" simple comands". nm


I meant it would be correct, not I would be correct..nm
Subject: I meant it would be correct, not I would be correct..nm

nm
correct, you are!
holy crap! Thank God I didn't type incense (hee hee)
You must have been doing this a long time.
I would correct it, very different!
Subject: I would correct it, very different!

A distention of the abdomen resulting from the accumulation of gas or air in the intestine or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympany. (tympanitic)

1. Relating to or resembling a drum.
2. also tym·pa·nal (tmp-nl) Anatomy. Of or relating to the middle ear or eardrum. (tympanic)

it's not what we think, it is what is correct...
Subject: it's not what we think, it is what is correct...

correct = nicked (verb: to cut nick into)

onelook.com is a good dictionary source on-line.
Were is correct.
Subject: Were is correct.

As the word remainder represents a portion, the verb to use is determined by the noun in the "of phrase" that follows. In your case, "forms" is plural so use were.

This rule also applies for other "portion" words such as none, all, some, part, etc. Hope this helps.

PS: See 'The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation' by Jane Straus.

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Which is correct?
Subject: Which is correct?

Is it typed Adacel or ADACEL?


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Which is correct? Help!
Subject: Which is correct? Help!

Could someone tell me which is correct? Do you hyphenate these sentences?


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She was given a ten days' notice.


What is the rule about using hyphens with written numbers? I have tried looking it up and can't seem to get a clear answer on this..


Thanks!


 


 


THIS IS CORRECT!!!
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Correct!
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That might be correct...sm
Subject: That might be correct...sm

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QA says it is correct -- SM
Subject: QA says it is correct -- SM

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this is correct...sm
Subject: this is correct...sm

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Sheesh
Yes OP, you are correct, despite
Subject: Yes OP, you are correct, despite

the fact that doctors will dictate it as 3 hyphen 4 mm to "help us out."

I am usually good with hyphens, but this was one I only learned from QA years ago. I was quite annoyed at the time, but it is correct.

you are correct... c msg
Subject: you are correct... c msg

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That is correct
Subject: That is correct

After I listened again. "edema" makes perfect sense.

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that's correct
Subject: that's correct

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Which is correct
Subject: Which is correct

Does your response mean that it can be either way?
Kim is correct........................nm
Subject: Kim is correct........................nm


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Subject: A/B would be correct............nm


I do believe you are correct. Thank you.
Subject: I do believe you are correct. Thank you.

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Thats Correct.....
Subject: Thats Correct.....

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it's correct
Subject: it's correct


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Subject: Either way is correct (nm)


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Subject: which is correct???

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Subject: p.r.n. or PRN are correct

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That's correct. . . (sm)
Subject: That's correct. . . (sm)

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GIA 80, 3.5 would be correct. nm
Subject: GIA 80, 3.5 would be correct. nm


correct
Subject: correct


sure is; I am sure that is correct, thanks much!
Subject: sure is; I am sure that is correct, thanks much!


On-Q is correct...sm
Subject: On-Q is correct...sm

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Subject: RE: is this correct?

You are correct
correct
Subject: correct

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Subject: top hat is correct

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