04-01-2017, 11:33 AM
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Re: Spelling and grammar
Originally Posted by Pumicestone
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Fortunately, all languages are fluid. They evolve.The 'Rules' taught to us (often by rote or by cane) are not entirely relevant today.
We might not like it. Too bad.
"Our" English is not that of our grandparents.
(Read any letter or newspaper report from a century ago).
It might give us a warm, fuzzy glow to feel superior to our young in this matter.
But, "at the end of the day", change is inevitable.
04-01-2017, 12:14 PM
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Re: Spelling and grammar
As mentioned earlier, beginning a sentence with 'and' and 'but' is technically incorrect. Having said that, I do it too.If anyone is worried about it, though, there are several alternatives which would suit the 'grammar police'. For example:
'And' = 'In addition'
'But' = 'However'
04-01-2017, 12:34 PM
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Re: Spelling and grammar
Originally Posted by Muddy
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I learned those rules but believe that they dont apply any more.
But.... er....
However, if one is writing a formal text or professional paper, it is preferable to be as correct as possible, especially if one is trying to impress one's audience.
04-01-2017, 12:37 PM
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Re: Spelling and grammar
Originally Posted by JBR
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I agree. In general usage they don't.But.... er....
However, if one is writing a formal text or professional paper, it is preferable to be as correct as possible, especially if one is trying to impress one's audience.
04-01-2017, 12:55 PM
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Re: Spelling and grammar
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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Indeed! Remember when Legal Secretaries had to type entire documents without mistakes and without using tippex.
I know I couldn't do what the old-time secretaries used to do.
08-03-2017, 10:20 PM
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Re: Spelling and grammar
There are far worse things in heaven and on earth than incorrect spelling.it is such a minor thing to get offended about.
Some of us are Dyslecsic, and do not have Spell Checkers.
Actually I love stories wrttten in the venacular, and full of spelling mistakes,
San Fairy Ann
08-03-2017, 11:33 PM
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Re: Spelling and grammar
Originally Posted by Muddy
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I learned those rules but believe that they dont apply any more.
Good spelling and grammar were things I looked for when short listing applicants. I even discarded any forms which were written in blue ink - they clearly stated only black ink was to be used as they had to be photocopied. Attention to detail is important.
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