Posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 14:42:45
In reply to Pet language peeves, posted by Emme on August 29, 2004, at 14:15:41
> I know that language is a living thing, but certain things just grate on my nerves.
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> A friend's answering machine says "Neither Bob nor myself can come to the phone." Grrrrrr.
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> Incorrect grammar in rock songs. The Doors sing "...the stars fall from the sky for you and I." Or something like that. Grrrrrr.
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> The datum/data thing. And, just for kicks, you can tell someone that the main goal of a bacterium is to become bacteria.
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> Misuse of the apostrophe.
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> "Nucular". Makes me want to go supercritical.
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> Rate of speed. Speed already is a rate.
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> I'm not great with commas, though. And don't pay attention, so I can be awfully sloppy at times.
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>My pet peeve is people not putting the "ly" on adverbs. In fact I rarely ever hear people use the "ly" anymore. I fear it might fade away altogether.
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