"geoff" wrote in message
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In message , Tim Lamb
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In message , nightjar
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"Tim S" wrote in message
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S Viemeister coughed up some electrons that declared:

Lead and led are often misused.
"I" where "me" should be used.
"would of" "had of" "could of"

They should return to teaching Latin... At least you leave with the
concept
that something called "grammar" exists.

While I did study Latin, we also had one entire year of English Language
tuition devoted to grammar. It was worth 15 percent in the O level and
our
teacher worked on the principle that, if we got full marks on the grammar
question, it was virtually impossible to score so badly on essay and
précis
as to fail the exam. It also helped us to prepare for the Use of English
exam, which was a university entrance requirement.

Likewise at a county grammar. Teachers still in their demob suits and
either not very able or they were dealing with poor material. Latin was an
entrance requirement for university but I was ejected from the group after
one year.

Living in Hertfordshire, I have got used to *must ov* and *off ov*. The
latter relating to some minor TV celebrity.

My bete noir, already mentioned, is the BBC and misuse of bought/brought!

Can you borrow me a fiver?

Maxie, I never knew you were so broke! If I saw you in the street I would
give you a fiver Maxie. I would give it to you. If all I had in the world
was two pies I would give you one. Did the bailiffs take your pies?

Maxie, my heart goes out to you. How do you feel Maxie? How do you feel.
Of course, next is the gutter.