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Lordandmaster -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 11:36:21 AM)
"But" (in this sense) introduces an independent clause, and that's why you can begin a sentence with it. (Same goes for "and," "for," and a few others.) In fact, you can even begin a sentence with a conjunction that introduces a DEPENDENT clause. "Because he was tired, he decided to sit down." There's nothing ungrammatical about that. See, as I said, people aren't taught very well. They're taught grammar by lazy and ignorant schoolteachers who don't fully understand grammar themselves, and therefore invent little rules that don't have anything to do with reality, but simplify the process of grading pupils' work.

TNstepsout -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 11:36:55 AM)
My biggest grammar pet peeve is when I read one of these pet peeve threads and realize I've been doing something that is on someone else's pet peeve list. I hate that.

SL4V3M4YB3 -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 11:42:19 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lordandmaster "Because he was tired, he decided to sit down." There's nothing ungrammatical about that. "He was tired so he decided to sit down." "He sat down because he was tired." Less letters better efficiency. -,

osocurious -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 11:42:40 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: atursvcMaam Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Grammar was fighting of the indians singlehanded. Should that have been Grandma? Should that have been written as singlehandedly? HEY!!!! ...is that sum sorta Slam against Native American people???? [sm=rantint.gif] ... wait ... should thata been "some" ?? [>:]

sunshinemiss -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 11:53:37 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf Have you ever asked yourself why it bothers you so badly? Badly rather than bad -----> Badly is an adverb. Adverbs modify nouns, verbs, and other adverbs. They tell "to what extent" something is being done. giggles You're welcome, Orion. bats eyelashes [:)] No red, honey... that is not correct. Adverbs modify verbs, other adverbs and entire phrases/sentences. ADJECTIVES modify nouns. He used badly correctly. It is modifying "bothers," a verb. hugs, sunshine Grammar Goddess

marieToo -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 11:57:02 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf Have you ever asked yourself why it bothers you so badly? Badly rather than bad -----> Badly is an adverb. Adverbs modify nouns, verbs, and other adverbs. They tell "to what extent" something is being done. giggles You're welcome, Orion. bats eyelashes [:)] No red, honey... that is not correct. Adverbs modify verbs, other adverbs and entire phrases/sentences. ADJECTIVES modify nouns. He used badly correctly. It is modifying "bothers," a verb. hugs, sunshine Grammar Goddess He used the word "bad" in his original sentence. The bolded red is where DRH corrected it to "badly".

sunshinemiss -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 12:01:29 PM)
aahhhhhhhhhhhh.. thanks. Didn't see that. But she is mistaken about adverbs modifying nouns. Dang, now I am feeling all bittersweet. sigh.

ThatDaveGuy69 -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 12:32:36 PM)
A few points worth noting: I kinda had the thought of this thread being a little tongue in cheek - that died a quick death. My point about having to "learn" grammar in my senior English Lit class is that it was an "honors" class. The other kids in that class were from -similar- socio-economic situations. We were, basically, the smart kids. We didn't have any rich kids and we didn't have any poverty kids. We were maybe 60/40 white to black. My 1st memory of any real grammar was from 4th, maybe 3rd grade. Maybe I picked it up more easily, maybe I applied myself a little more. I dunno* - too far back to really know. But by the time we got to an honors level Eng Lit class in our senior year of HS, everyone one of us in that class should have had a thorough understanding of English grammar. Doesn't seem like all that much to ask as every grade from 4th on taught some form of grammar. Your mileage may vary. Oh look: I just found another example we haven't touched on (or did I miss it?): "...answers I get from those that are irritated by..." those vs. who It's always been my understanding (I think I will start using this preface a lot!) that you should use "who" when referring to people and "those" when referring to something else. Thus, the sentance should read: "...answers I get from those WHO are irritated by...". And I just remembered another one of those childish words used by news readers: big as opposed to large. When the story reads "a big crane collapsed" I get the feeling it was written for the 6 year old crowd. Doesn't it sound a bit more adult to say "a large crane collapsed"? My thought on the word "badly" is that it sounds dumb and should not be used in intelligent conversation. So instead of saying "why it bothers you so badly" I would go with "why it bother you so much". And am I the only person who still clings to the silent "t" in "often" and cringes when when it is pronounced? ~Dave Hey! Did anybody else notice that we're 4 pages into this thread and no one has manged to link it to politics, the economy, the war in Iraq, or abortion? And so far, no personal attacks, either! WooHoo!

SL4V3M4YB3 -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 12:52:10 PM)
On the subject of 'those vs who' I think it safe to say you would not get answers from inanimate objects or sheep. On the subject of large/big cranes how does this apply to crane flies. Is it still valid to say "Jesus that fucking crane fly was big." ?

Daddysredhead -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 12:57:31 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf Have you ever asked yourself why it bothers you so badly? Badly rather than bad -----> Badly is an adverb. Adverbs modify nouns, verbs, and other adverbs. They tell "to what extent" something is being done. giggles You're welcome, Orion. bats eyelashes [:)] No red, honey... that is not correct. Adverbs modify verbs, other adverbs and entire phrases/sentences. ADJECTIVES modify nouns. He used badly correctly. It is modifying "bothers," a verb. hugs, sunshine Grammar Goddess Sunny, I'm the one who corrected it to "badly." He had originally used "bad." Signed, English minor [:)] hugs

Daddysredhead -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:01:52 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss aahhhhhhhhhhhh.. thanks. Didn't see that. But she is mistaken about adverbs modifying nouns. Dang, now I am feeling all bittersweet. sigh. True about the noun thing. That's what happens when I'm multi-tasking late at night. Adverbs modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adverbs.htm kisses the sunny one ps - Thank you, MarieToo. [:)]

SL4V3M4YB3 -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:02:51 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead Sunny, I'm the one who corrected it to "badly." He had originally used "bad." Signed, English minor [:)] hugs Technically the '[:)]' is in the wrong location in that sentence above and it should be as follows: [:)] English minor *hugs"

Daddysredhead -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:06:25 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf I see someone else has the problem as well. Ever thought about why you felt the compulsion to correct me? I find it interesting in the answers I get from those that are irritated by poor spelling or grammer. If the idea is conveyed then communication has been achieved. Anything else seems to be just making things look pretty. quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf Have you ever asked yourself why it bothers you so badly? Badly rather than bad -----> Badly is an adverb. Adverbs modify nouns, verbs, and other adverbs. They tell "to what extent" something is being done. giggles You're welcome, Orion. bats eyelashes [:)] Orion... If you would've read it with the intent my little "correction" was given, it wasn't to be mean or school marm-like, thus the "giggles" and batting of eyelashes at you, as well as the smiley. I was trying to be sweet when I made the little adjustment before someone of a "less gentle nature" came through with the magic red pen. Signed, Misunderstood Redhead

Daddysredhead -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:08:06 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SL4V3M4YB3 quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead Sunny, I'm the one who corrected it to "badly." He had originally used "bad." Signed, English minor [:)] hugs Technically the '[:)]' is in the wrong location in that sentence above and it should be as follows: [:)] English minor *hugs" Ah well then... yes, by all means, it should be technically correct. [8\|] (Is that ok to put him there?)

SL4V3M4YB3 -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:11:30 PM)
He can go anywhere he is one of my favourites; like the queen in chess.

Daddysredhead -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:15:50 PM)
Thank you. He is quite lovely, isn't he? BTW, is "advisage" a twue word or merely weal?

sunshinemiss -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:20:02 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead kisses the sunny one. [:)] sigh... a good day sunshine English as a Foreign Language Teacher U know I thinks you is dah bestest!

Daddysredhead -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:21:46 PM)
is this the part where I grope you now? [8D]

SL4V3M4YB3 -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:25:48 PM)
True words are defined by the OED in terms of how many people use them thus one day it will be. Advisage n, pl, o, pn More than one instance of advice: usg. 'He knew a great deal and gave much needed advisage to the anymany.'

sunshinemiss -> RE: It's Only Grammar! (11/1/2008 1:29:42 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Daddysredhead is this the part where I grope you now? [8D] Every part is the groping part... *GROPEMOLESTICATENIBBLEGIGGLESNUGGLES Red.

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