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Monday, March 10, 2014

What was that again?

Warning: this post wanders across the gamut of language and grammar.

We use language everyday, often to communicate something to someone.  Yet relatively few treat the language they use as a skill to be developed, honed, and sharpened.  Then there's texting and internet speak vs. writing.  (To look up grammar questions, I like Grammar Girl.)

Why is grammar important?  Without it you can get this:
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unhealthy, Grammar Fails #5, Meme Center
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unhealthy, Grammar Fails #3, Meme Center
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readingisfun, Grammar, Meme Center
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Oh, and don't forget globalization (channel is Smoukahontas Official) ... 
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In closing, here's an interesting discussion: What Will Globalization Do to Languages?

 -- Marge

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