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Quote by William Strunk, Jr.

“Never call a stomach a tummy without good reason.”

Quote by William Strunk, Jr.

Book:the elements of style

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the elements of style

Written by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, this book provides clear and concise advice on the essentials of effective writing in English. It covers topics such as sentence structure, word choice, and the proper use of punctuation marks. more

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William Strunk, Jr.

William Strunk, Jr. was an American professor, born on July 1, 1869, and died on September 26, 1946. He is known for his contribution to the clarity and simplicity of English writing. more

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