I think strict grammar lessons have gone the way of the dinosaur; well, in Texas public schools I KNOW they have, but I believe it's true of colleges as well.
I have a few grammar-related pet peeves. And I think that people in the publishing business or those who work in news outlets really should know these. This week, I've heard several things that were wrong grammatically. Annoying! And unacceptable. Schools don't do diagramming anymore. I loved it. It was like a puzzle! Some college students think speaking the language correctly is unimportant.2
Prepositions. First, objects of prepositions use the objective case which includes me, you, him, her, us, them. Even my best friend says this wrong. Between you and I, for example, is incorrect, Or, the Emmy goes to him and I. Again, incorrect. It should be him and me. Take out the words "him and." Would you say the Emmy goes to I? I think not.
There are other pet peeves, like alot written as one word, and irregardless, which isn't a word at all.
News people, take note. You should know this!
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apostrophes where they are not necessary
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I wonder what nice thing the patients did to get a thanks.
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Please don't eat my customers!
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Please don't use your tongue!
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Were you planning to smoke your food, or were you going to smoke your beverages?
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Pretty sure I have enough pubic education! I've been married a long time!
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Poor thing. I wonder how she can tell her pee is sweet. Ooooohhhhh. She meant Pea!
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I hope they don't have to demonstrate that they have gas in order to get the free meal!
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Let's get this child some spelling and grammar lessons stat!
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| Satin! Hahahaha! |
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| I wonder if smoking quietly is ok since it's not aloud. |
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