I have just answered a question in Religion and Spirtuality where the askers question was basically 'what would you borrow me',
Grammatically AWFUL, but when pulled up on it, got shirty and spouted "I HAVE A-LEVEL ENGLISH"
Well, if you take the time to study and presumably pass the exam, why don't you carry this with you through life???
2006-08-29 01:20:03 · 15 answers · asked by jennijan 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
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2006-08-29 05:42:23 · update #1
LORD GROVER
I am not pretending to have achieved A-level English - Just pointing out the innacuracies of the one who did!
2006-08-29 05:46:22 · update #2
Most people THINK they have A-Level English skills because some standardized test passed them: or worse, some teacher gave them that impression.
They may not 'carry it' through life because they fail to apply what they have learned to actual writing. Their A level may have come from your basic multiple choice scantron test.
When I was in high school, I was an A level writer as well. Then I hit college and really learned how bad I was; therefore, I am certain this person will have an 'eye opening' experience at some point.
2006-08-29 01:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also 'grammatically awful' to use a comma followed by a capital, when obviously you needed a full stop. Some might consider it bad form to use three question marks (it certainly looks childish), and to then miss a full stop again at the end of your penultimate sentence.
Also, the use of capital letters to stress your points simply shows a lack of vocabulary or style to express what you mean. It is also, of course, grammatically incorrect.
We're all wondering why, if you're so sanctimonious about grammar, you don't 'carry this with you through life'?
2006-08-29 01:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by Vic M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with it? A borrower receives something on a temporary basis, a lender gives something, also on a temporary basis. Either way it seems the level of English is being reduced to it's LCM (lowest common denominator). If this continues we could all stand for the Presidency of the USA.
'Neither a lender nor a borrower be'.
2006-08-29 03:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in an accelerated class at my school and everyone is weary about their reputation. But for kids like me, you are teased a lot for being a nerd. When you get certificates or anything for achievements in the academic field, you will see people look at you funny or whisper to each other.
Also most "smart people" are not very good at sports. If you have noticed, this is a big area for which people can tease other people because they are not as good at sports than him/her.
SO "smart people" generally try to hold on to their strengths and emphisise them when confronted. And NO it does not mean we think we have good grammer if we get an A+ in English.
2006-08-29 01:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately grammar and spelling do not seem to be a part of English in school. Therefore one could have A-Level ENglish and not have a decent grasp of the written language! Seems like a pointless A-Level when you think of it like that!
2006-08-29 01:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm - as a teacher it pains me to say this......... BUT they don't get TAUGHT grammar these days. Yes I know, it's terrible isn't it? Also, when people say they have A-Level English, it's usually an A-Level in English Literature, not English Language. There we go - another big issue in there! Surely all that reading would help people develop good grammar???
2006-08-29 01:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 03:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by lyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he was trying to say, "I have a level of english that a primary school child would be ashamed of."
Or perhaps his mark for A level English was E minus. Oh, I don't know. And, quite frankly, I don't care. Thanks for the two points - and we have very similar avatars - did you copy mine? You must have, as I was here before you!
2006-08-29 01:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He must be exaggerating his level of English knowledge...
2006-08-29 01:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, appalling isn't it? And you use four or three question marks on your questions. I wonder how grammatically correct you are?
2006-08-29 01:22:49 · answer #10 · answered by solo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋