Why does nobody these days seem to know that "for example" is "e.g.". They always seem to use "i.e" (that is). This is Latin, not rocket science...it's only two things to remember.
2006-10-03 07:50:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Because schools don`t seem to place any importance on grammer or language any more. They also don`t teach skills like cookery, needlework or woodwork to any usefullness. My daughter can`t even thread a needle, and she hasn`t got any idea how you make an omlette or cook a chicken!
2006-10-03 08:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by The BudMiester 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because we are uneducated. To the person who never "learnt" Latin in school, it is only because you did not take the course. I took Latin in high school because it is the basis for many languages, e.g.,French, Spanish, and of course, Italian. A knowledge of Latin gives you a head start on learning these languages and more. It will also enable you to figure out the meaning of many words without having to consult a dictionary. Latin and Greek are also the languages of choice in scientific terminology. Anybody who wishes to enter the scientific arena, from geologists to doctors, is benefitted by a knowledge of Latin(and Greek). Some of you out there are altogether too proud of your ignorance.
2006-10-03 08:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I use i.e. that's what I have been taught in school. I barely see e.g., in fact I don't think I ever have. But you shouldn't worry about it, you know what each means and that's all that matters. Holla Peace ~1~
2006-10-03 07:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lost of people also say they want to cancel an event and put it on next week instead. What they mean is to postpone an event.
But the worst misuse I hear is "next friday" when they dont mean the next friday but the friday in the next week.
2006-10-03 08:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by Tarzan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately not something taught in school as a priority, hence some confusion. At least i guess that's where its stemming from!
2006-10-03 07:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the difference and use it properly... I thought that it was just part of having a firm grasp of the language..
2006-10-03 08:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by Amoeba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latin is a language as dead as dead can be.....
its seen the death of Romans, and now it's killing me!
Veni vidi logi
I came I saw I logged on!
2006-10-03 09:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by jezterfezter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, but that's two things in addition to all the other things they need to remember.
I just don't see it happening mate.
2006-10-03 08:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by letem haveit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who doesn't know the difference? it depends to whom you are talking to baby.. i always thought hat e.g was more known than i.e
2006-10-03 08:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by Foxy Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're done with this could you give a quick refresher course on the use of the apostrophe? Thanks, I would but I've done it before and no one listened to me then, maybe you'll have better luck.
2006-10-03 08:27:58 · answer #10 · answered by sarcasticquotemarks 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋