Category Archives: writing

The General Consensus Is…

Posted on April 8, 2008 by languageandgrammar

The general consensus at languageandgrammar.com is that the expression general consensus is redundant. Consensus means that the majority holds the same opinion; in other words, it’s the general opinion of the group. Logically, then, not only is there no reason … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Breaking News!

Posted on April 3, 2008 by languageandgrammar

As regular blog readers certainly know by now, my first book, Literally, the Best Language Book Ever, will be published soon–on May 6, 2008. In fact, I have exclusive coverage of the press release related to the book’s release. I … Continue reading →

Posted in grammar, language, off topic, writing | Tagged books, grammar, language, literally the best language book ever, paul yeager, writing | 3 Comments

Sweat Equity

Posted on March 20, 2008 by languageandgrammar

Equity is the amount of money that a property or business is worth beyond what is owed. For instance, if you owe $200,000 on your home, and it’s worth $300,000, then you have an equity of $100,000 (breaking news: languageandgrammar.com … Continue reading →

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28 Language Errors in One Post!

Posted on March 17, 2008 by languageandgrammar

I did alot of ideating today and decided to start a new regular feature on the blog: a post that highlights all of the entries that Sherry and I have written in the past month. I thought that I would start … Continue reading →

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Pushback to Pushback

Posted on March 14, 2008 by languageandgrammar

Since pushback (or is it push back?) has started to replace resistance in nearly every conversation in the business world in this country, I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step in and single-handedly prevent yet another non-word from … Continue reading →

Posted in grammar, language, writing | Tagged business, grammar, language, push back, pushback, resistance, writing | 3 Comments

2008

Posted on March 12, 2008 by languageandgrammar

This falls more into the category of a language observation than a language abuse or grammar error, but it’s interesting to note that ever since the beginning of the 21st century, we’ve nearly unanimously changed the way in which we refer … Continue reading →

Posted in grammar, language, writing | Tagged 2008, grammar, language, references to year, writing, Year references | 3 Comments

Unbelievable…

Posted on March 10, 2008 by languageandgrammar

Some words are annoying because they’re overused. Some words are annoying because they’re too pop culture. Some words are annoying because they’re inarticulate. A few very special words are like getting three lemons in the slot machine with no payoff–annoying because … Continue reading →

Posted in language, writing | Tagged annoying words, inarticulate language, language, pop culture, unbelievable, unfreakingbelievalbe, writing | 2 Comments

It Was Like A Nightmare or Something

Posted on February 27, 2008 by languageandgrammar

When I talk about the need to communicate well, I’m not just talking about the need to use proper grammar rules at all times. It’s more about the need to express thoughts in a way that gives the listener an … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, language, writing | Tagged grammar, Inarticulate speech, language, The Onion, writing | 1 Comment

Misremembered

Posted on February 25, 2008 by languageandgrammar

Everyone had a good laugh at Roger Clemens when he recently said (at the congressional hearing about steroid use) that Andy Pettitte had misremembered since we all know that misremembered is obviously not a word. While I agree with those … Continue reading →

Posted in grammar, language, sports, writing | Tagged Andy Petitte, grammar, language, misremembered, prefix, Roger Clemens, sports | 10 Comments

I’m Sorry If I Offended Anyone

Posted on February 23, 2008 by languageandgrammar

I have one piece of advice to all would-be apologists out there: If you’re not sorry, then don’t apologize! I am tired of hearing the standard non-apology of I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Apologies are not conditional upon whether … Continue reading →

Posted in language, politics, writing | Tagged apologies, Bill O'Reilly, language, Michelle Obama, politics | 2 Comments