GRAMMAR INCORPORATED


I've never met a single soul who's strong on grammar. I include myself, of course, in that generalisation. And here's a tip............ beware of anyone who says they are.
 
All of this may sound strange coming from a cranky old ex-teacher but, fortunately or unfortunately, it's on the money.
 
A lot of our 'grammar' is based on half-truths and romantic semi-digested memories of when we were 'taught' and/or 'learnt' it. A deference to 'rules' often leads one up the wrong street and this can cause problems in communication.
 
When I was a teacher, I found it far easier to tag 'bad' grammar in students' and colleagues' work than pontificating on what was 'good' grammar. You see, that's the problem with grammar. Like the language itself, grammar is constantly evolving and often changing its form.
 
P.S. Don't get me started on spelling. Thats a hole diffarent bawlgame.

Posted on f/b on 26 April 2016.

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  1. Anonymous1 January 2018 at 22:10

    Crumbs Paul, at least remain an apostrophe disciple.

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