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    Abuse of the Queen's English

    An opportunity to record, for posterity, those gaffs you see now & again (the problem is more comma than we think!)

    For instance, a sign on the outside of a railway station read "Brititish Rail"

    (Please feel free to punctuate lol)
    Last edited by charitynjw; 23rd April 2011, 09:52:AM.
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  • #2
    Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

    Apostrophe misuse. Comma misuse. Semi-colon misuse. Need I go on?
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    • #3
      Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

      Common in the gents in supermarket toilets, big yellow sign - WET FLOOR

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      • #4
        Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

        Charity, I believe you mean 'for example' as opposed to 'for instance.'

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        • #5
          Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

          Spelling mistakes I can live with, as not everyone is naturally good in that area. However punctuation mistakes and abuse really get on my nerves. Sorry but that's just the way I am.

          Is correct grammar and punctuation not taught these days?
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          • #6
            Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

            Originally posted by WendyB View Post
            Spelling mistakes I can live with, as not everyone is naturally good in that area. However punctuation mistakes and abuse really get on my nerves. Sorry but that's just the way I am.

            Is correct grammar and punctuation not taught these days?
            Q/ "Where's your grammar?"

            A/ "At home with Grandpa!"
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            Originally posted by Amy View Post
            Charity, I believe you mean 'for example' as opposed to 'for instance.'
            Yes, that's a good 'for instance' lol (See I'll have to watch my peas & cukes) lol
            Last edited by charitynjw; 23rd April 2011, 10:35:AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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            This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

            You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
            Cohen, Herb

            There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
            gets his brain a-going.
            Phelps, C. C.

            "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
            The last words of John Sedgwick

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            • #7
              Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

              LOL how apt this thread is. I was just (furtively) looking around t'internet for Maine Coon kittens for sale. This one caught my eye:
              i have for sale my tortie shell ain goon kiten she is 4 month old (still only small) she is good with children and other cats she comes with litter tray, scratch post,food and litter i cart upload pics but ay viewings will be welcome 2
              Bless!
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              • #8
                Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

                Two that REALLY annoy me:

                1. At the supermarket tills, "Ten Items Or Less" is gramatically incorrect, it should be, "Ten Items Or Fewer."

                2. The use of the word it's. This should only be used when it means it is. If it's does not means it is, then it's its!

                and an amusing one to end with:

                A sign omitting the comma; What should have been Slow, children crossing was signed as Slow children crossing.
                Last edited by Caspar; 23rd April 2011, 16:43:PM.

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                • #9
                  Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

                  Stop Children! (lol)
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                  This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

                  You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
                  Cohen, Herb

                  There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
                  gets his brain a-going.
                  Phelps, C. C.

                  "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
                  The last words of John Sedgwick

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

                    Should Reader's Digest be Readers' Digest (or is there only one 'reader'?)
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                    This is only my opinion - "Opinions are made to be changed --or how is truth to be got at?" (Byron)

                    You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.
                    Cohen, Herb

                    There is danger when a man throws his tongue into high gear before he
                    gets his brain a-going.
                    Phelps, C. C.

                    "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!"
                    The last words of John Sedgwick

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Re: Abuse of the Queen's English

                      Give a thought to the oft seen supermarket sign:-

                      "RECYCLED TOILET PAPER"

                      regards
                      Garlok

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