English for Research: Usage, Style, and Grammar



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A.Wallwork - English for Research Usage, Style, and Grammar - 2013
14.11 by, in , of (variations)
When talking about increases, decreases, modifications, changes, variations etc, use.
By after a verb.
2.
In with a noun.
3.
Of with a number. See also with (14.14.3)
BY
IN
OF
1,2,3 The stock market has risen by 213 points. There has been an increase in inflation. There has been an increase in inflation of
5%.
1,2,3 Attendance has fallen
by 16%. A fall in unemployment is predicted. This was affected by variations of 16% and more.
14.12 by and within (time)
1.
By with an end date.
2.
Within fora period.
BY
WITHIN
1,2 We must receive your manuscript by January 21 or at the latest by the end of the month. Manuscripts will be reviewed
within six weeks of receipt.


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14.13 by now, for now, for the moment, until now, so far
1.
By now means given everything that has happened before. for now and for the moment both mean from this point in time until sometime in the future when a change is expected. for now and for the moment are generally followed either by the present simple or will.
2.
Until now and so far both mean from a certain point in the past up to the present moment and possibly in the near future too. Both are usually used with the present perfect.
3.
Until now is not normally used directly before a past participle. Note till , which means the same as until , is considered too informal for research manuscripts.
BY NOW
FOR NOW
1 It should, by now , be well known that publications in peer-reviewed journals are more likely to ensure success than … We wanted to buy new equipment, but we do not have the funds, sob for now / for the


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