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06/09/22 03:24 PM
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bassfishinglawyer
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I know none of us are perfect with our grammar, but man some things drive me totally nuts.
"Since" in place of "because." Since Because we are going to the beach, I will bring my surf rod. I know the word has been used that way for so long it has become accepted, but still... .
"An" historic event. I am going to ride an a horse today.
I have a cousin who says "I have an ideal." But for whatever reason, I just laugh that one off.
Sorry - I deal with a lot of documents every day and see a lot of things like this so it was time to take a break and do some venting. I get that language is for the purpose of communicating, and even saying it wrong still often communicates the point, but I guess I'm too old school.
What are yours?
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 03:30 PM
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TexDawg
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I’m going to “sale” my car
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: TexDawg]
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06/09/22 03:32 PM
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tmd11111
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I’m going to “sale” my car Ranks right up there with "For Sell"
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 03:32 PM
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LoneStarSon
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Irregardless and conversate. Yes, they are both 'non-standard' words according to the dictionary, but they are not correct. EVER. Irregardless is some bastardized combination of regardless and irrespective. Conversate...dear God. You converse or you have a conversation...YOU DO NOT CONVERSATE!
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 03:37 PM
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Emit R Detsaw
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"I could care less." Probably my biggest forum pet peeve. The expression is "I couldn't care less" folks.
May you be treated the way you treat other people, today and everyday!
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 03:38 PM
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crapyetr
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i know yawl read my rednek "fonic" writin' and gripe, but i do it just 2 pess u off...actually, i had the best English teacher ever...Ms. Manard, Crowell TX [1964-1968]
ok, my gripe is one of the many things she taught us...NEVER start a sentence with a conjunction or end a sentence with a preposition
MERCY - not receiving what you deserve
GRACE - receiving what you don't deserve
Preach the gospel at all times; USE WORDS IF NECESSARY
"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness."
I'd rather walk with God with no questions answered than to walk thru life without Him and know the answers
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: crapyetr]
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06/09/22 03:39 PM
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Dave-0
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i know yawl read my rednek "fonic" writin' and gripe, but i do it just 2 pess u off...actually, i had the best English teacher ever...Ms. Manard, Crowell TX [1964-1968]
ok, my gripe is one of the many things she taught us...NEVER start a sentence with a conjunction or end a sentence with a preposition But sir, your participle is dangling.
Laws won't fix a sin problem. What this world needs is a revival, change of the heart. ~The Skipper
Age is a number. Old is a lifestyle.
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 03:59 PM
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Notaguide
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At the end of the day...
Might as well stick up bottle rocket up my arse
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: crapyetr]
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06/09/22 04:00 PM
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Notaguide
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i know yawl read my rednek "fonic" writin' and gripe, but i do it just 2 pess u off...actually, i had the best English teacher ever...Ms. Manard, Crowell TX [1964-1968]
ok, my gripe is one of the many things she taught us...NEVER start a sentence with a conjunction or end a sentence with a preposition I agree with that to
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 04:10 PM
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Chris B
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Maybe you should join the Texas English teacher forum.
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 04:17 PM
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Slylox
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The stripper fishing is on fire.
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Re: Grammar Pet Peeves
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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06/09/22 04:20 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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I blame all of my "grammer" errors on spellchecker.
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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