William Strunk, Jr.
William Strunk, Jr.
William Strunk Jr.was an American professor of English at Cornell University and author of the The Elements of Style. After revision and enlargement by his former student E. B. White, it became a highly influential guide to English usage during the late 20th century, commonly called Strunk & White...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth1 July 1869
CountryUnited States of America
loud pronunciation knows
If you don't know how to pronounce a word, say it loud!
reason stomach
Never call a stomach a tummy without good reason.
feels effects
Do not, therefore, say "I feel nauseous," unless you are sure you have that effect on others.
opinion mark egotism
Opinions scattered indiscriminately about leave the mark of egotism.
nouns adjectives weak
The adjective hasn't been built that can pull a weak or inaccurate noun out of a tight place,