Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Callous missuse of grade school grammar.
An in depth study of the apostrophe.
Correct uses: An apostrophe is used to indicate possession.
Example: The queen’s tea was lovely.
An apostrophe is used when combining two words to form a contraction.
Example: I can’t understand your confusing computer jargon without a few stiff drinks.
Incorrect uses: To make anything plural. This includes advertisements in any form of media (magazines, newspapers, television and internet), books of intelligent or unintelligent matter and signs of any kind, including handmade and professional.
Example: Child-sized apples’ for sale. Razors’ included!
Correct uses: An apostrophe is used to indicate possession.
Example: The queen’s tea was lovely.
An apostrophe is used when combining two words to form a contraction.
Example: I can’t understand your confusing computer jargon without a few stiff drinks.
Incorrect uses: To make anything plural. This includes advertisements in any form of media (magazines, newspapers, television and internet), books of intelligent or unintelligent matter and signs of any kind, including handmade and professional.
Example: Child-sized apples’ for sale. Razors’ included!
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