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As opposed to poor/bad/incorrect grammar, what is something that can be ruined with good/proper/correct grammar? ~

Posted - November 26, 2018
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  • 46117

    Good grammar is useful.  It is hardly the benchmark of correct speech.

    Mark Twain's books are filled with bad grammar to reflect the characters in the novel.

    I mean if you don't know this by now?  I'm not saying anything else.


      November 26, 2018 11:37 PM MST
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  • 13277
    But it is the benchmark of proper speech and writing. Mark Twain's books are hardly a reason that it is not such a benchmark. On the contrary, the poor grammar et al in his books gives the characters color and reflects their lack of education and refinement, which contributes to their incorrect speech.
      November 27, 2018 12:33 PM MST
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  • 884


      November 27, 2018 12:08 AM MST
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  • 14795
    Gud qualittiy humour ........I can teach'ya if ya will'in    :) 
      November 27, 2018 2:43 AM MST
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  • 16843
    Axin' her uncle dad if yer can git hitched to her.
      November 27, 2018 3:34 AM MST
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  • 5391
    Rap music
      November 27, 2018 4:16 AM MST
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  • 53531
     LOL!
      November 27, 2018 5:55 AM MST
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  • 44660
    Oxymoron, I believe.
      November 27, 2018 8:54 AM MST
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  • 5391
    My thought as well
      November 27, 2018 11:46 AM MST
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  • 44660
    A redneck party.

      November 27, 2018 8:58 AM MST
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  • 17620
    Ahhh,,,the Redneck Riviera.  
      November 29, 2018 7:32 PM MST
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  • 22891
    anything
      November 27, 2018 10:13 AM MST
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  • Lyrics. Song lyrics are not necessarily improved with good grammar. Now let's all listen to the Rolling Stones' "I Can't Get Any Satisfaction". 

    And what to do with America's "there ain't no one for to give you no pain"? That's a grammatical nightmare. This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at July 5, 2019 9:00 AM MDT
      November 27, 2018 11:56 AM MST
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  • 17620
    Perfect example

      November 29, 2018 7:33 PM MST
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  • 53531


      (Ending punctuation, please.)
      December 1, 2018 5:18 AM MST
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  • 17620
    None required for an utterance  that is not intended to be a complete sentence.
      December 3, 2018 11:11 AM MST
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  • "A comedy routine."

      November 27, 2018 12:23 PM MST
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  • 13277
    "I have dain bramage."
      November 27, 2018 12:40 PM MST
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  • Your secret is safe with me. :)
      November 27, 2018 2:58 PM MST
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  • 17620
     
      November 30, 2018 1:14 PM MST
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  • 13277
    Any kind of communication involving the spoken or written word.
      November 27, 2018 12:34 PM MST
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  • 11130
    It can be a mood-killer when you correct someone's grammar while in the throes of passion.
      November 28, 2018 2:54 AM MST
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  • 53531

      I agree. Sometimes, it can also be a mood-killer to hear poor grammar while in the throes of passion. 

    ~
      December 1, 2018 5:25 AM MST
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