Today, I would like to deviate slightly from the blog's typical scope to discuss grammar. I know, I know--a scintillating topic--but many of you are familiar with my err, shall we say sensitivity to grammatical mistakes. After all, I've been the editor-in-residence for my immediate family since the age of thirteen, refused to apply to a masters program that had typographical errors in its recruitment literature, and even compulsively corrected a police officer's grammar after he pulled over my brother and me for speeding (hey, he should have used an adverb!). Suffice it to say, I like my grammar like I like my weather forecasts: accurate!But, much like getting an accurate weather forecast in March, is the hope of a world without major grammatical errors utterly inconceivable? Believe you me, I'm not claiming to be above committing grammatical crimes (the laws can be confusing and even counterintuitive sometimes), but there are some pretty awesome grammar-vigilante sources out there dedicated to protecting and serving the English language. Check 'em out!
I could probably use some of these. Thanks for the PSA!
ReplyDeleteactually, the quote was:
ReplyDeleteOffice: Drive Safe!
Erin: (after rolling up the power window with as much intensity as possible) USE ADVERBS!!