http://www.dailywritingtips.com/imply-and-infer/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:41:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/imply-and-infer/comment-page-1/#comment-207220 Cecily Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:37:28 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/?p=3765#comment-207220 “If you see a man staggering along the road you may infer that he is drunk, without saying a word; but if you say ‘Had one too many?’ you do not infer, but imply, that he is drunk.” (A P Herbert) “If you see a man staggering along the road you may infer that he is drunk, without saying a word; but if you say ‘Had one too many?’ you do not infer, but imply, that he is drunk.” (A P Herbert)

]]> http://www.dailywritingtips.com/imply-and-infer/comment-page-1/#comment-207180 Rod Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:29:57 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/?p=3765#comment-207180 Now I get it straight, thanks, Now I get it straight, thanks,

]]> http://www.dailywritingtips.com/imply-and-infer/comment-page-1/#comment-204477 Precise Edit Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:12 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/?p=3765#comment-204477 People will communicate more clearly when they use the correct words, i.e., words that mean what they are trying to communicate. Good reminders, Jacquelyn. Thanks! People will communicate more clearly when they use the correct words, i.e., words that mean what they are trying to communicate. Good reminders, Jacquelyn. Thanks!

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