English Language & Usage Asked on November 12, 2020
- Don’t insert a space before a colon.
- Don’t insert multiple consecutive colons.
- Follow the same rules for commas, periods, and other punctuation marks.
- Don’t insert a space before a colon.
- Don’t insert multiple consecutive colons.
- Apply the same rules to commas, periods, and other punctuation marks.
Is there a difference between "follow the same rule for" and "apply the same rule to"?
Which one is more idiomatic in such a context?
"Apply" is a more pragmatic term than "follow". Both terms are equally idiomatic; the difference is in the level of appreciation of the action performed that is granted to the agent of that action; "apply" implies no concern with the opinion of the agent whereas "follow" implies a more educated choice being asked from the agent.
Correct answer by LPH on November 12, 2020
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