The asterisk evolved in shape over time, but its meaning as a symbol used to correct defects remained. The French comic series based on ancient Rome, Asterix and Obelix actually based the names of their main characters from these typography symbols, asterix and obelisk, in a play on words kind of way.
Q. Would be possible or could be possible?
Could, would, and should are all used to talk about possible events or situations, but each one tells us something different. Could is used to say that an action or event is possible. Would is used to talk about a possible or imagined situation, and is often used when that possible situation is not going to happen.
Q. What is paneer called in English?
Indian cottage cheese
Q. Do you put an asterisk before or after a correction?
For editing and footnote purposes, the asterisk will appear before a word that needs correcting or a sentence that needs elaborating, and the additional information will be placed beside a corresponding asterisk at the bottom of the page.
Q. How do you solve intricate text?
How to get rid of “intricate text” warnings in Grammarly. The main reason Grammarly gives an “intricate text” warning is if a single sentence has too many clauses within it. By splitting long sentences into shorter ones, you can both get rid of the error and write a clearer sentence.
Q. How can I make my writing clearer?
Writing Concisely
- Eliminate unnecessary phrases and redundancies.
- Use clear and straightforward language.
- Write in active voice.
- Shorten wordy phrases.
- Avoid starting sentences with “there is”, “there are”, or “it is”.
- Eliminate extra nouns.
- Eliminate filler words such as “that”, “of”, or “up”.
Q. What does inappropriate colloquialisms mean in Grammarly?
Colloquialisms are slang, informal, or localized language. When writing formal papers, both clichés and colloquialisms are inappropriate. Eliminating them requires changing habits. Examples of inappropriate phrases: “She was running around like a chicken with her head cut off. “ (
