Posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 20:28:57
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves » KaraS, posted by Emme on August 29, 2004, at 17:17:02
> > > 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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> > >
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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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> Oooh, good one. And how about "should have went"? I just love to complain about things that I have answers to. :) Unlike the rest of my life.
>
>"Should have went" sends chills down my spine!!
(Also, I agree re: complaining about things that have clear-cut answers. It's a lot easier to do that than it is to deal with the bigger issues we're all struggling with here.)
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