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Posted on 12/11/20 at 1:01 am to StringedInstruments
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How did you learn grammar? Do you ever think about grammar when you write, or can you structure sentences correctly without the metacognition that focuses on the rules?
My writing improved during graduate school in the late 1970s, I was writing one or more lengthy papers every week for two years. Grammatical errors were simply not allowed, and since everything was done on a manual typewriter any mistake meant significant time retyping the page as whiteout was frowned upon. Guide books on grammar, writing, and APA formatting accompanied me at all times.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 1:20 am to StringedInstruments
Reading is fundamental.
Hanging around trash is bad.
Hanging around trash is bad.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 1:28 am to StringedInstruments
Learning Latin taught me English grammar.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 1:44 am to StringedInstruments
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How did you learn how to write using (mostly) standardized English?
I read a lot of books as a little boy in grade school.
An absolute ton of books that got so abundant that my mother was amazed and concerned about it but eventually she was thankful for it.
If there's one thing I truly hate about social media, it's that it's given a voice to ignorant people that have absolutely murdered the Queen's English beyond recognition.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 2:02 am to StringedInstruments
I taught myself to read at 4, I had a favorite book that I had memorized by page. Put 2 and 2 together.
Ironically, I dont remember the title of the children's book. The story involved a lion losing his mane and birds replacing it with leaves.
Ironically, I dont remember the title of the children's book. The story involved a lion losing his mane and birds replacing it with leaves.
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Posted on 12/11/20 at 2:20 am to SEClint
Posted on 12/11/20 at 3:25 am to TrimTab
It wasn't that exact one, but I do think it was called that. Or at least the lion in the story was named Tony and they briefly paid homage to that story, that name feels familiar though.
I've always been on the lookout for that specific one. I didnt remember the title or much else but even though I haven't seen it in many decades I'd know the art if I saw it. Thats what stands out to me the most in memory.
I've always been on the lookout for that specific one. I didnt remember the title or much else but even though I haven't seen it in many decades I'd know the art if I saw it. Thats what stands out to me the most in memory.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 4:01 am to StringedInstruments
quote:English grammar or Russian grammar? It was different methods for me.
How did you learn grammar?
Posted on 12/11/20 at 4:16 am to StringedInstruments
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How did you learn how to write using (mostly) standardized English?
I was a Journalism major so I had to write copy and fake news stories.
I also went to paralegal school and had to write legal briefs.
My command of the English language came from Dad who corrected poor word choices my entire life. He died at 91.
In cleaning out his belongings, I would find emails where Dad would circle (in red) grammatical errors and then write the correct form with the grammar rule cited.
I come by my Grammar Nazism honestly.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 6:02 am to Dandy Lion
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You have no pride in something being done properly?
How do you communicate with others in the future?
I'm already hearing amazingly frequent permutations (or attempts to say something based upon aural reiteration) that destroy American English.
You're of an upbringing which had no proper American English, or just edgey?
No one said any of those things.
Posted on 12/11/20 at 6:27 am to TulaneLSU
I haven’t learned much Greek, but a voracious reading habit that, yes, includes the generally understood canon of classics, as well as a broad variety of other literature, is the best way to learn the art of writing...
Posted on 12/11/20 at 7:21 am to StringedInstruments
With a pencil. Plenty of erasing.
Posted on 12/13/20 at 4:14 am to TulaneLSU
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Friend,
There are two ways to learn to write correctly and well. First, read classic books, especially the Bible. Second, learn Greek.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
One must stipulate classical Greek, not the vulgar modern version.
Posted on 12/13/20 at 6:37 am to StringedInstruments
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Posted on 12/13/20 at 8:25 am to StringedInstruments
from about the 4th grade on, i did not give a rat's arse about school or grades. i was smart enough to get A's, so i got d's with no effort. i couldn't diagram a sentence if my life depended on it. however, i loved to read....still do.
reading comprehension got me through the lsat and through LSU law. however, i did learn how to study about half way through law school because i was headed to the bottom of the class.
reading comprehension got me through the lsat and through LSU law. however, i did learn how to study about half way through law school because i was headed to the bottom of the class.
Posted on 12/13/20 at 8:40 am to StringedInstruments
For the most part now, I’m not even sure any of that matters now.
A person can pretty much just write whatever and spell words however and it doesn’t matter.
It’s more trouble to address it than it’s worth
A person can pretty much just write whatever and spell words however and it doesn’t matter.
It’s more trouble to address it than it’s worth
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