SpellingCow.com Improving forum spelling since... well not very long    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your PM's   Log in  Forums | Home [possible] Style and Diction          SpellingCow.com Forum Index -> Suggestions View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message dhn Joined: 25 May 2004 Posts: 6 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 5:51 pm    Post subject: [possible] Style and Diction Would you consider adding a Style and Diction checker? Quote: Diction identifies wordy and commonly misused phrases. Style analyses surface characteristics of a document, including sentence length and other readability measures. I would definitely (correct spelling of this word brought to you by spellingcow) use this feature, especially, as a non-native english speaker, to get a better grasp on "do"'s and "don't'"s that are not taught in your regular school grammar. Not a replacement for this fantastic book, but it would still be a great help. Back to top nuttzy99 Site Admin Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 1068 Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 2:24 am    Post subject: Interesting! I like it and will check it out I changed the title to "possible" Thanks! -Nuttzy Back to top ZoliveR Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 80 Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 11:04 am    Post subject: Style & Diction? You mean grammar? That sounds great but many works to do _________________ I'm the belgian chocolate eater Back to top dhn Joined: 25 May 2004 Posts: 6 Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 12:02 pm    Post subject: ZoliveR wrote: Style & Diction? You mean grammar? That sounds great but many works to do No, not grammar, but a help to improve your english. Example: The grammatical correct sentence, Quote: I thought you might find it interesting/useful, so I’m sending it to the list here. ... will produce the following result: Quote: I thought you [might -> (do not confuse with "may")] find it [interesting -> Avoid using "interesting" when introducing something. Simply introduce it.]/useful, [so -> (do not use as intensifier)] I’m sending it to the list here. As my link above shows, the tool already exists, Nuttzy "just" needs to find a way to use it. Back to top ZoliveR Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 80 Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 5:03 pm    Post subject: Ahhh ok! I understood! It's like reverso do for translation... when there is context difference for one word, they show the other solution in [] It will be very nice! It's similar to grammar... in any case that's nothing to see with spelling... _________________ I'm the belgian chocolate eater Back to top Pickled_Weasel666 Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 104 Location: Oklahoma Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 11:42 pm    Post subject: Sounds complex, and I really and I mean REALLY hope there would be a way to turn it off _________________ Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         SpellingCow.com Forum Index -> Suggestions All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum General----------------AnnouncementsSay HelloGeneral DiscussionTesting As-you-type----------------Support The old POPUP version----------------Install TroublesThe War RoomSuccess StoriesSuggestionsBug TrackerDictionary Additions  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group :: Spelling by SpellingCow. SpellingCow.com Privacy Policy | blueGray theme by Nuttzy Sponsors: Identity Theft Protection - Compare identity theft protection services Structured Settlements - cash for structured settlements, sell annuity, lottery winnings, and more. Barcode Scanner Manufacturer - taiwan manufacturer of scanners, swipe card reader, serial-ethernet converter, cash drawer, and other pos devices. Advice, help & demonstrations for sign makers - Europe's leading sign makers website Tattoo - we are a group of tattoo enthusiasts