Is it ever OK to break the rules of grammar?
A Telegraph writer argues for the aesthetic aspect of the ‘linguists vs. grammarians’ debate. Plus, Beyonce wins an award in journalism, New York Times editors are just like us, and more.
Also, how tweeting is like journalism, words that sound alike, and Beyonce wins…a journalism award?
The real rules of English. Another one for the linguists vs. grammarians debate. Should we strictly adhere to traditional grammar rules and style guides, or is it proper to use language as its used and understood in the culture? Tom Chivers of the Telegraph gives his view: “We should admit that, first and foremost, it’s about aesthetic taste, not a Platonic form of the English language floating in eternal space.” Read the story here.
Debunking grammar myths. This is a great blog called Motivated Grammar, which regularly takes on a grammar or usage debate and proudly debunks the myth of the more accepted view. If there’s a grammar question you’ve asked, they’ve probably written about it. Read the post here.
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