Grammar/Parts of Speech (Page 3): Thanks for the input, there, Yoda.

Loki Loc: Georgia

lpnmajor wrote:

Do they yes. Confusing can be it.

Thanks for the input, there, Yoda.

yoda

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

banjojack wrote:

Thanks for the input, there, Yoda.

Love Yoda, may I use the pix?

Augustus Greatorex Loc: NE

rcksha wrote:

A good point. It would be great if our kids could sign their names so one could read them, learn to fill out forms so one could read them, even a readable job application would be met with meaningful descriptions.
Your point is well taken. I just wonder where we are going when educators suggest a depletion of basic life sk**ls.

I thought the point of my cursive signature was it was faster than my mark, and equally cryptic and unique.

As to Auntie's question: Articles "a," "an," and "the" are no longer considered a part of speech. I think, they are, technically, adjectives describing a noun as specific or unspecified.

My greatest regret from school was never learning to diagram sentences. My teachers claimed there was "no need" as it "facilitates proper sentence structure." Something about only giving me another tool to prove my point...?

Loki Loc: Georgia

ginnyt wrote:

Love Yoda, may I use the pix?

Sure.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

banjojack wrote:

Thanks for the input, there, Yoda.

Welcome you are.

larry

Augustus Greatorex wrote:

I thought the point of my cursive signature was it... (show quote)

I was just looking at some of my notes that I write at times for things to do, and WOW! I should have been a Doctor, I could hardly understand my own writing. Talk about chicken scratching. I realized, that in my hurry to write something down, I was creating a totally new kind of language. I suppose, that really writing clearly means you have to take your time, or at least be more precise in forming the letters.

I could hardly read my own writing, and I knew what it was supposed to be, but my mind forgot not only how to form the letters, but sometimes how to spell the words.

When I was working I had a secretary that could read it, but she also took short hand, so I guess that training helped along with a good memory of what I had said. But she was reading her own writing, when I gave her something I had written, I had to clarify it a lot. Live and learn. Now I am still doing the same crummy writing and have a hard time with it. Maybe I should always type.

Do any of you notice a distinct deterioration of you hand writing, or is it just me.

Loki Loc: Georgia

larry wrote:

I was just looking at some of my notes that I wri... (show quote)

How should I know? Mine is just a different kind of crappy, I don't know if it is necessarily worse, just different. I can write quite legibly if I am willing to take the time, I can just type far faster. My problem stems from trying to write as fast as I type.

Quizzal Loc: TN

I wish so much slang and initials were not used so much. Those that try to impress others in such manners only gets by passed at times. Not trying to speak decent or correctly only makes some people appear silly. Having to use cuss/swear words just shows that that person does not have any knowledge of any decent words. Incomplete sentences only shows more lack of knowledge of actaully how to complete a sentence.
Sometimes we do not have to be a genius or absolutely correct in every usage of some words/sentences. But, at least one should TRY.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

Quizzal wrote:

I wish so much slang and initials were not used so... (show quote)

On the other hand, dismissing an idea or a person due to incorrect grammer or spelling, is a little silly. Eisnstien coodn't spell either. Some say he was purty smart.

larry

lpnmajor wrote:

On the other hand, dismissing an idea or a person due to incorrect grammer or spelling, is a little silly. Eisnstien coodn't spell either. Some say he was purty smart.

Yes, but don't you think that assuming someone that you do not know too well would be befuddled and confused, and probably upset because you used terms or phrases they are not familiar with? Suppose they used foreign phrases and words, you might think they were "dissing" (ignoring) your personality. And probably your intelligence. However as in your message, blatant sarcasm is probably funny.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

larry wrote:

Yes, but don't you think that assuming someone that you do not know too well would be befuddled and confused, and probably upset because you used terms or phrases they are not familiar with? Suppose they used foreign phrases and words, you might think they were "dissing" (ignoring) your personality. And probably your intelligence. However as in your message, blatant sarcasm is probably funny.

Folks insecurities are easily triggered by the "unfamiliar". Some people thrive on using "big" words as it makes them feel superior. I find it amusing when their "audience" doesn't understand them, rendering their speech moot. An uneducated ( by comparison ) persons idea may be superior to any other but could be dismissed because of grammar or spelling. Sad that.

Loki Loc: Georgia

lpnmajor wrote:

On the other hand, dismissing an idea or a person due to incorrect grammer or spelling, is a little silly. Eisnstien coodn't spell either. Some say he was purty smart.

I'll bet he could spell just fine in German. English is a very difficult language in which to spell if you don't speak it as a primary. Hell, most people who do speak it as a primary cannot seem to master it, even with spell check. Maybe we should all switch to Esperanto.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

banjojack wrote:

I'll bet he could spell just fine in German. English is a very difficult language in which to spell if you don't speak it as a primary. Hell, most people who do speak it as a primary cannot seem to master it, even with spell check. Maybe we should all switch to Esperanto.

What does coffee have to do with it?

Loki Loc: Georgia

lpnmajor wrote:

What does coffee have to do with it?

Decaf Language? What'll they think of next? Hazelnut Croatian?

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

banjojack wrote:

Decaf Language? What'll they think of next? Hazelnut Croatian?

I prefer Irish scream, it's a bit loud but the brogue is soothing.