Grammar

Why grammar?
First off, because grammer is incorrect. It's spelled grammar.
Secondly, because, whether you like it or not, it's there. It's not leaving. And how you use it says a hell of a lot about you.

I'm not referring to the textbook, high school type of grammar. You know, when you have to identify the clauses, then further identify how it's acting, then further identify- well, you understand. Oh, no. I'm referring to the grammar that is innate. You just feel when it's wrong.

So, here are 10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid.

I personally, am guilty of...
#4: i.e. for e.g.
#8: Lay for lie (rarely)
#10: Could of, would of for could have, would have

Most of it has to do with the fact that when I'm writing, I'm saying everything that I'm about to write in my head. It's like reading a book for yourself. Only, in a way, it's like reverse reading, when you read before seeing the tangible word.

Good resource: Grammar Girl (The site has more useful resources).

So, why am I writing about grammar, in my personal blog, during summer vacation? Probably because I'm somehow dealing with the inevitably of sitting down, reading my summer assignments, and eventually grudgingly typing out that masterpiece essay.

-Julie

p.s. I just went through this whole entire day thinking I was born in 1992. WRONG. Stupid brain. Work. :[