Comments on: Just simply DON’T! http://writing-rag.com/113/just-simply-dont/ How to write well Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:27:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chessie http://writing-rag.com/113/just-simply-dont/comment-page-1/#comment-1347 Chessie Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:52:38 +0000 http://writing-rag.com/?p=113#comment-1347 Guilty as charged. I've found the word "just" in several of my latest writings. My shame is deep. I can't believe how lazy I've become in my compositions. I've been writing in the manner of my speech when I talk to my kids. I'm relieved to have found your website. Thank you. Guilty as charged. I’ve found the word “just” in several of my latest writings. My shame is deep. I can’t believe how lazy I’ve become in my compositions. I’ve been writing in the manner of my speech when I talk to my kids.

I’m relieved to have found your website.
Thank you.

]]> By: rogersgeorge http://writing-rag.com/113/just-simply-dont/comment-page-1/#comment-1342 rogersgeorge Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:33:17 +0000 http://writing-rag.com/?p=113#comment-1342 I think the line 3 you're referring to is in the previous post—a misplaced question mark. Nice catch. About your usage, good question. 1. My recommendation is to avoid these words in formal writing, such as instructions. 2. In informal writing, such as correspondence and conversations, you can do whatever you want; the words, while superfluous, are not ungrammatical. 3. Even in informal English your conversation is tighter if you leave out the unnecessary words. I think the line 3 you’re referring to is in the previous post—a misplaced question mark. Nice catch.
About your usage, good question.
1. My recommendation is to avoid these words in formal writing, such as instructions.
2. In informal writing, such as correspondence and conversations, you can do whatever you want; the words, while superfluous, are not ungrammatical.
3. Even in informal English your conversation is tighter if you leave out the unnecessary words.

]]> By: Naomi http://writing-rag.com/113/just-simply-dont/comment-page-1/#comment-1341 Naomi Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:59:30 +0000 http://writing-rag.com/?p=113#comment-1341 Minor typographical error line 3. I tend to use just or simply when wishing to emphasize contrast. For example: Instead of attempting the complicated receipt in the magazine I simply ordered take-out. Legit or not? Minor typographical error line 3.

I tend to use just or simply when wishing to emphasize contrast. For example: Instead of attempting the complicated receipt in the magazine I simply ordered take-out. Legit or not?

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