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Lindill49 Sun 18-Sept-16 19:37:22

Doesn't it make you want to weep? Has this generation learned NO grammar at all?? Apostrophes? Don't get me started. Even on printed and laminated literature. And to cap it all in a printed book I'm reading at the moment. Am I a lone pedant?

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gulligranny Wed 21-Dec-16 18:20:42

I think there's a big difference between language evolving and blooming laziness, and yes it does matter because eventually, unless various "rules" are adhered to, we WON'T be able to understand the message.

Oh,I do love this forum. "Holly Reeves"!!!

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Claudiaclaws Tue 03-Jan-17 21:00:48

Tonight on our northern news the reporter said that someone had been dearrested! In other words he had been released from police custody without charge.
Whilst it is good to hear of incorrect grammar, please will posters please write the correct version as well.

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