July 18, 2014, 17:42
bethree5Quotable Quote
"Grammar rules can only be formed by observing how native speakers use English. Don’t let semi-educated pedants bully you into thinking otherwise."
Heard on my UK for-lang-teacher forum after a particularly tiresome exchange of peeves (including a rah-rah for Lynn Truss, ew!)
July 18, 2014, 20:15
GeoffI have a Truss. I stick it in my pants to forestall a hernia operation.