Comments on: Common Grammatical Errors: Everyday words we use every day. http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/ Writing and Editing Services Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:07:07 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-176 The Essay Expert Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:15:14 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-176 Thank you Melody! I have read conflicting articles about the effect of texting on students. Apparently, one study found that frequent texting makes students better spellers because they learn to sound things out phonetically. Another article reported on the inability of students to use proper grammar due to the laziness that accompanies electronic communications. The one thing I know for sure is that language is rapidly evolving and will continue to do so! I welcome new words (like "texting" for instance, which my spell check does not recognize) and sometimes there is a fine line between incorrect language and evolving language. Thank you Melody! I have read conflicting articles about the effect of texting on students. Apparently, one study found that frequent texting makes students better spellers because they learn to sound things out phonetically. Another article reported on the inability of students to use proper grammar due to the laziness that accompanies electronic communications. The one thing I know for sure is that language is rapidly evolving and will continue to do so! I welcome new words (like “texting” for instance, which my spell check does not recognize) and sometimes there is a fine line between incorrect language and evolving language.

]]> By: Melody Meyer http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Melody Meyer Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:07:00 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-175 I loved your article. It is easy to forget those simple lessons from childhood; and also, to forget to proofread what we write before we send it out. Especially with the time constraints most of us are under. I wonder, (and maybe you have a theory), what will happen to written and spoken languages now that tweets and texts have entered most of our everday lives? I loved your article. It is easy to forget those simple lessons from childhood; and also, to forget to proofread what we write before we send it out. Especially with the time constraints most of us are under.

I wonder, (and maybe you have a theory), what will happen to written and spoken languages now that tweets and texts have entered most of our everday lives?

]]> By: Ravi Kumar http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Ravi Kumar Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:57:01 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-163 Hi, I must admit a blog like this is necessary considering how many errors we get to see every day. How about writing one - if you have not already done so - on how to use the word "unless" in everyday English, written and spoken? Hi,

I must admit a blog like this is necessary considering how many errors we get to see every day.

How about writing one – if you have not already done so – on how to use the word “unless” in everyday English, written and spoken?

]]> By: The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-160 The Essay Expert Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:13:29 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-160 I like your solution, Krishna! Indeed, "daily" can mean either "every day" or "everyday." I don't think we'll completely eliminate the use of "every day" and "everyday," but if anyone is confused, using "daily" might be a safe bet! I like your solution, Krishna! Indeed, “daily” can mean either “every day” or “everyday.” I don’t think we’ll completely eliminate the use of “every day” and “everyday,” but if anyone is confused, using “daily” might be a safe bet!

]]> By: Krishna http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Krishna Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:36:41 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-159 How about avoiding the confusion of "everyday" and "every day" by substituting with daily? * I walk to work daily [every single day]. * I wear my daily shoes to walk to work. -- [may need time to get used to it] It appears to fit in well. Isn't it? How about avoiding the confusion of “everyday” and “every day” by substituting with daily?

* I walk to work daily [every single day].
* I wear my daily shoes to walk to work. — [may need time to get used to it]

It appears to fit in well. Isn’t it?

]]> By: Anita http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Anita Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:00:09 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-156 This is a common error in the business world, thanks for highlighting it. Would you pick an error every week (or other such regular period) for business readers? I'd certainly welcome it! This is a common error in the business world, thanks for highlighting it. Would you pick an error every week (or other such regular period) for business readers? I’d certainly welcome it!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Elizabeth Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:20:26 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-155 Hi Brenda, I just came across your blog by following a LinkedIn discussion and I will definitely enjoy reading your posts. I am a bit of a stickler for grammar myself, and of course I am friends with other "word nerds". We delight in finding opportunities to censure one another's email and texts. Oh the joy of poking fun at our own (and other's) missteps! Everyday business communication is an endless source of entertainment for folks like us. (The use of “irregardless” in one of my personal favorites.) It's a competition among our little band of grammarians to see who will be the first to point out the error, and thereby publicly shame a like-minded colleague :) I hesitate to hit the send button on this reply now, knowing the errors you are bound to find in this brief message. Regards, Elizabeth PS: There is a very funny t-shirt available at Signals.com. “I am the Grammarian about whom your mother warned you.” I gave one to a friend and she loved it. Hi Brenda,

I just came across your blog by following a LinkedIn discussion and I will definitely enjoy reading your posts. I am a bit of a stickler for grammar myself, and of course I am friends with other “word nerds”. We delight in finding opportunities to censure one another’s email and texts. Oh the joy of poking fun at our own (and other’s) missteps!

Everyday business communication is an endless source of entertainment for folks like us. (The use of “irregardless” in one of my personal favorites.) It’s a competition among our little band of grammarians to see who will be the first to point out the error, and thereby publicly shame a like-minded colleague :) I hesitate to hit the send button on this reply now, knowing the errors you are bound to find in this brief message.

Regards,
Elizabeth

PS: There is a very funny t-shirt available at Signals.com. “I am the Grammarian about whom your mother warned you.” I gave one to a friend and she loved it.

]]> By: The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-154 The Essay Expert Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:53:21 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-154 You're welcome Rebecca. You raised another question too: Is it "near by" or "nearby"? I would use the word "nearby" without a space. - Brenda You’re welcome Rebecca. You raised another question too: Is it “near by” or “nearby”? I would use the word “nearby” without a space.

- Brenda

]]> By: Rebecca http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2009/12/26/common-grammatical-errors-everyday-words-we-use-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Rebecca Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:32:00 +0000 http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=693#comment-153 Thank you for the reminder. I've caught my mistake when I used the word "every day." It helps to have writing references near by when you write. Thank you for the reminder. I’ve caught my mistake when I used the word “every day.” It helps to have writing references near by when you write.

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