On 17/10/05 20:18, in article ,
"Pam Moore" wrote:

On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 22:59:59 +0100, Janet Baraclough
wrote:


The correct use of apostrophes hasn't changed, there are just more
people abusing them.

Who has read Eats, shoots and leaves? (to bring in a gardening link!)
Quite entertaining for those of us fussy about such things.
While we are on the topic of grammar, I would ask if anyone is as
infuriated as I am by the number of people who say "somethinK" and
"anythinK".
Anyone know why?
Also the frequency of "I'm SAT" for "sitting" and I'm STOOD" for
"standing". Many radio and TV reporters are guilty here.
Is it just language eveolving or is it because they don't teach
grammar any more?


My pet hates are "laying in bed" - why, are you a hen? - and "dove" into the
water. Perhaps I should say 'some of my pet hates'.....but I know my own
punctuation is appalling. I think I missed school that day. ;-)
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