Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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I think language usage over the years, along with plenty of things, has deteriorated. It won't return to former glories.
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I think language usage over the years, along with plenty of things, has deteriorated. It won't return to former glories.
Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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No reason not to start a sentence with a conjunction, the reason we were taught not to was the old grafting of Latin rules onto a Germanic language. Same reason people were told not to split infinitives (you can't in Latin, you can in English) which is a ludicrous and pointless rule with no reason for it whatever. English is supremely flexible, with relatively few firm rules on structure. The basic requirement is simply to know what you're doing and if doing something for emphasis, that's fine.
Not understanding how it works is the problem, which is why you get people saying "would of", which doesn't even make sense in isolation. Come the revolution, there's a world of pain in store for them.
Alas and alack! More and more don't know what they're saying, let alone understand how the language works.
Stoned Rose
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‘Listen’ and ‘look’
The 2 giveaways when you’re sadly conversing with a know all who thinks it’s their duty to educate you.
Probably one who has a beard and a coffee in his hand.
The 2 giveaways when you’re sadly conversing with a know all who thinks it’s their duty to educate you.
Probably one who has a beard and a coffee in his hand.
Australian 'english' is an amalgam of dipper and cockney. They didn't transport anywhere near enough of them though.Erm erm (dippers)
yes,no or no,yes (aussies mainly)
Again (robbie fucking Savage)
So that I don't miss the start of the match, I set off early to avoid the traffic.
Or
I set off early to ensure I don't miss the start of the match
Australian 'english' is an amalgam of dipper and cockney. They didn't transport anywhere near enough of them though.
It's always worth reminding them that not only were they founded by criminals, but founded by stupid criminals, because they all got caught.
Didn't think of that. I'll add it to the insult bank.It's always worth reminding them that not only were they founded by criminals, but founded by stupid criminals, because they all got caught.
dronefromsector7G
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I agree. End off.I think language usage over the years, along with plenty of things, has deteriorated. It won't return to former glories.
burning blue soul
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Sewing is so so, so!