Saturday, September 29, 2012

grammar - Why are "and/or" constructions in English not considered grammatically correct?

Why are "and/or" constructions in English not considered grammatically correct?
Consider, for example, the following sentences:




  • "Multi-organ failure can be attributed to confusion, fatigue, and/or

    delirium not attributable to any other cause."

  • "Multi-organ failure can be attributed to either confusion, fatigue, delirium, or all of them, not attributable to any other cause."



Also, suggest any other way to avoid/reword such constructions.

No comments:

Post a Comment