Thursday, February 11, 2010

Say what you mean...

There really is no argument here. In your construction, both decent and outstanding in the phrase "not outstanding" are adjectives that modify the preceding noun "game".

If you intend "not outstanding" to modify the noun "commercials" then you need to insert a period after "watch" and delete the comma following outstanding. When using multiple adjectives to describe a proceeding noun the last adjective is not separated from the noun by a comma.

By the way, your original construction is, in fact, a run on sentence.

Sadly, there is more than a kernel of truth in your observation regarding a decline in proper use of the language, the net effect of which is a decline in the conveyance of information. Consequently, Sarah Palin can command $100,000 appearance fees for speaking unintelligible gibberish. Unlike encounters with Palinese, we can most often discern your meaning, even when you're wrong.

Kudos to the hated Hoyas for giving SU a game. Nice to see Triche play reasonably well despite turning the ball over.

Johnson was a decent role player. He had a tough shooting night but contributed on the boards although not much else. No assists. No steals. 1 block. I am amazed that anyone can play 40 minutes in a Georgetown game without picking up a personal foul.

Andy Rautins had no trouble in that regard. However, I expect that zebra John Cahill ordered out for his post-game meal rather than risk running into Leo.

Finally, a question for a stat-head: when was the last time SU shot 82% from the line?


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