I know that many of you (in violation of the rules of grammar) lay on the beach instead of lying on it as the English language indicates you should. I may LIE down on my sofa, but I always LAY a book down. These are only two examples, but many more could be given. Poor English usage has become so prevalent in America that people who use correct English are often thought to be the ones in error.
2006-10-12 05:02:38 · 11 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Can I get some shrimps with that please.
Someone asked me if they could "subsitize" their fries for a baked potato.
2006-10-12 05:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
GRAMMAR? You're worried about GRAMMAR?
As I see it, American government education is essentially a lost cause altogether. The grammar aspects of the English language are but a small part of the problem. I strongly recommend homeschooling.
2006-10-12 12:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by xraytech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only a lost cause if those of us who know and apply the difference give up.
2006-10-12 12:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is only one symptom of our country's slouch towards illiteracy. Ignorance, laziness, and mediocrity are not only tolerated, but at times *celebrated*.
I weep for the future.
2006-10-12 12:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by DidacticRogue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't one a transitive verb and the other an intransitive?
2006-10-12 12:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by wait_for_it 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you love commas too much.
for someone who is so quick to cry about how people talk, you, sure, do use, a lot of commas, when you dont need, them.
2006-10-12 12:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by catfish_alomar_jr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to lie is to tell untruths but to lay, well, that's all whole different story....
2006-10-12 12:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by rickjfico 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that most of the masses get it.
2006-10-12 12:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by 90210 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know - that is so annoying!
2006-10-12 12:05:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah just like with "further" and "farther"
2006-10-12 12:04:16 · answer #10 · answered by blackratsnake 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋