Megan Ploch

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One of the most. Avoid beginning essays or paragraphs with this formula, as, “One of the most interesting developments of modern science is, etc.;” “Switzerland is one of the most interesting countries of Europe.” There is nothing wrong in this; it is simply threadbare and forcible-feeble. A common blunder is to use a singular verb in a relative clause following this or a similar expression, when the relative is the subject.   a) One of the ablest men that has attacked this problem. b) One of the ablest men that have attacked this problem.   Participle for verbal noun.   a) Do you mind me ...more
The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition
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