Monday, March 3, 2014

Don't Never Forget to Celebrate National Grammar Day

It’s National Grammar Day this week and I’m sure you’re all celebrating by posting and sharing hilarious photos of spelling and grammar mistakes via Facebook and Twitter. While not a grammar geek myself, I do enjoy the various comics, quotations, and corrected signage photos that circulate around this time of year.

So, quick quiz: is it “first come first serve” or “first come, first served”? Was Ronald Reagan president in the ‘80s or the 80’s? Do you use the Oxford comma or not? What’s the difference between regardless and irregardless? Is it “could care less” or “couldn’t care less”?

Has your tolerance for talk of grammar reached its peak or has your interest been piqued by this peek at common errors?

If you want to brush up on your grammar or just impress your friends, spend a little time browsing the following sites this week. Fun and informative!
 And, of course, don’t miss the official National Grammar Day site.

If you’re looking for some funny fodder to share around the web in honor of National Grammar Day, look no further:
 Whether or not you’re a fan of grammar, I’d wager you might agree that even the best ideas dim when clouded by spelling errors, dangling participles, poor apostrophe usage, and the like. That’s why I regularly say, “Thank heavens for great editors!” Happy National Grammar Day to you all!

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