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| Using 'said' as part of a compound verb Posted: 14 Jul 2021 09:34 AM PDT I am working on proofreading a first-time novel. The author repeteadly uses 'said' as part of a kind of compound verb (dropping the subject after 'and'): "I don't understand," he said, and then walked away. "This is your fault," she said, and turned to face the mountain. "I'm sorry," said Bill, and smiled. As much as I feel sure that this can't be right, and that the compound verb is broken by the unconventional syntax around 'say', I can't find any grammar rules or explanations to help clarify it. Of course, just adding another subject before the second verb would fix it, but I'd like to know how to explain that this more concise structure is wrong. Am I right and this is wrong, and why?  |
| takes advantage of their head rope runs the risk Posted: 14 Jul 2021 09:50 AM PDT "This wretched habit makes them think the place is theirs, and the unsuspecting soul who takes advantage of their head rope runs the risk they'll sink his boat, and with gunfire, too. " Above line is from Haroldo Conti's Southeaster, could some explain 'and the unsuspecting soul who takes advantage of their head rope runs the risk they'll sink his boat' Thanks in advance.  |
| Someone’s home—his, hers, mine? [migrated] Posted: 14 Jul 2021 07:18 AM PDT 
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