Why Punctuation and Grammar Matter
Jun 4, 2015 06:49:29 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
Armageddun wrote:
Now brother, what ever "wife" says is gospel t***h.. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Her gospel. :wink:
Jun 4, 2015 08:03:06 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
dennisimoto wrote:
Punctuation & grammar matter, but not so much ... (show quote)
I always have to remind myself that affect is a verb which means to change something, whether beneficially or in a damaging way. Effect is noun that has to do with the result of how something affects something else. but those two are very confusing. Unfortunately my typing sk**ls are affected by my arthritis and the effects are often terrible.
Jun 4, 2015 13:06:21 #
no propaganda please wrote:
I always have to remind myself that affect is a verb which means to change something, whether beneficially or in a damaging way. Effect is noun that has to do with the result of how something affects something else. but those two are very confusing. Unfortunately my typing sk**ls are affected by my arthritis and the effects are often terrible.
Read my post and think "ion."
Jun 4, 2015 13:25:13 #
Loki wrote:
So how does the effect of improper punctuation affect you? Basic chemistry lesson; you can change a verb, "affect," into a noun, by adding or deleting electrons from it's atomic structure. This process is known as ionization, and turns "affect" into an "affect ion," or affection.
I love it! Thanks.
Jun 4, 2015 13:26:38 #
Jun 4, 2015 13:37:27 #
no propaganda please wrote:
I always have to remind myself that affect is a verb which means to change something, whether beneficially or in a damaging way. Effect is noun that has to do with the result of how something affects something else. but those two are very confusing. Unfortunately my typing sk**ls are affected by my arthritis and the effects are often terrible.
OK, NPP. I don't mind being the second English speaking person who knows the difference.
Leo Buscaglia has written many inspirational and instructional books one of which was titled, "Teach Only Love." I was looking forward to what I could learn from it but right at the beginning there was an explanatory or introductory paragraph under the word, "Forward." It was the "foreword" to the book. I read it hoping it explained the misuse as an intentional play on words used to illustrate a point but was sadly disappointed. That error put a doubt in my mind that I could not shake and I only read about half of the book as a result. Navy tech manuals used to have either word at the beginning of each until I sent in a feedback report and today you will be hard pressed to find one that doesn't say, "Foreword."
My other pet peeves are "PIN number," "HIV v***s," and ATM machine." "Point in time," is right up there also.
Jun 4, 2015 14:01:38 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
dennisimoto wrote:
OK, NPP. I don't mind being the second English spe... (show quote)
How about 'free gift' :?: :roll:
Jun 4, 2015 14:08:21 #
dennisimoto wrote:
Punctuation & grammar matter, but not so much ... (show quote)
I especially love 'affect' and 'effect'--they separate those who know their $#|+ from those who don't.
Affect is a verb, except for when it is being a noun, of course.
The blizzard affected power delivery in an area almost 500 miles across. (v.)
Flat affect can be a sign of clinical depression. (n.)
Effect is a noun, except for when it is being a verb, (equally) of course.
The drug had many alarming side-effects. (n.)
It may be possible to effect changes in the procedure. (v.)
So, while 'affect' is usually a verb, and 'effect', usually a noun. "It is possible to effect a change in another's affect." is a perfectly valid sentence. How could that possibly confuse anyone?
Jun 4, 2015 14:10:48 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
Loki wrote:
So how does the effect of improper punctuation affect you? Basic chemistry lesson; you can change a verb, "affect," into a noun, by adding or deleting electrons from it's atomic structure. This process is known as ionization, and turns "affect" into an "affect ion," or affection.
Great, affection is a wonderful concept. Ain't language great?
Jun 4, 2015 14:18:16 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
dennisimoto wrote:
I love it! Thanks.
Perhaps affection for Loki calls for lionization of the man. :-D
Jun 4, 2015 14:44:35 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
slatten49 wrote:
Perhaps affection for Loki calls for lionization of the man. :-D
Good idea :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Loki the lion. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 4, 2015 16:01:54 #
Jun 4, 2015 17:04:57 #
PaulPisces wrote:
Thinking of Loki and all the others on OPP who are committed to proper language form.
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It matters, because I say it matters! :!: :mrgreen: :roll:
Jun 4, 2015 17:07:17 #
archie bunker wrote:
I don't care period
Obviously, as you failed to use punctuation at the end of your sentence.
:mrgreen: :hunf:
Jun 4, 2015 17:14:34 #
dennisimoto wrote:
OK, NPP. I don't mind being the second English spe... (show quote)
Oh do let us provide some pet peeves:
There/their; its/it's; ain't; may/can; your/you're; no/know
Wonderful questions:
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