Posted by Emme on August 29, 2004, at 14:15:41
In reply to Re: How funny and a question » AuntieMel, posted by JenStar on August 26, 2004, at 11:02:16
I know that language is a living thing, but certain things just grate on my nerves.
A friend's answering machine says "Neither Bob nor myself can come to the phone." Grrrrrr.
Incorrect grammar in rock songs. The Doors sing "...the stars fall from the sky for you and I." Or something like that. Grrrrrr.
The datum/data thing. And, just for kicks, you can tell someone that the main goal of a bacterium is to become bacteria.
Misuse of the apostrophe.
"Nucular". Makes me want to go supercritical.
Rate of speed. Speed already is a rate.
I'm not great with commas, though. And don't pay attention, so I can be awfully sloppy at times.
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