quade 3 #26 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Quote . Perhaps it sounds correct to somebody living a couple of centuries ago, but it simply doesn't sound right now. The fact that it does not sound correct to the great unwashed mass does not mean that it is not correct. Yanks trying to dictate English grammar That's almost as funny as Aussies doing it. AMEN to that! They constantly misuse 'bring' when they should be using 'take' ..... muppets Yeah, well, we know how many syllables are in the word "aluminum." quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #27 April 12, 2012 Quote Yeah, well, we know how many syllables are in the word "aluminum." Clearly, you don't (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #28 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Yeah, well, we know how many syllables are in the word "aluminum." Clearly, you don't Uh huh...where's that extra long e at the end coming from the way you guys say it? I don't see how that's even possible. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #29 April 12, 2012 Aluminium ... like I said ... MuppetsDo you say magnesum or magnesium? or helum instead of helium? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gato_fly 0 #30 April 12, 2012 QuoteWhat's wrong with this sentance The party will hold in the garden if the weather is fine. The party will hold in the garden, if the weather permits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #31 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Yeah, well, we know how many syllables are in the word "aluminum." Clearly, you don't "aluminum", was the 1st spelling and pronunciation of the word. Chemistry geeks changed it to IUM to match the rest of the periodic table. Most of the world though it was a good idea, that Yanks (again) choose not to complyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #32 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote was supposed to be based on the sentence, "What's wrong with this sentence " in which case the word sentence is misspelled and missing a period. You mean "question mark." Wow, missing a period? That might be a pregnant sentence. Yes, there WAS that awkward pregnant pause when I read it.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #33 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote What's wrong with this sentence The party will hold in the garden if the weather is fine. should be 'will be held'...the way it reads 'will hold' makes it sound like the party will be on stand-by if the weather is fine. Then again you ferINers might LIKE to party in the rain!? the party will hold is correct, it's present tense, "will be held" is future tense. I think "the party is being held ..." is present tense even though "held" sounds like past tense. I think there might be a specific term for phrases like "is being held". The party isn't holding anything. It "is being held" or "will be held" by the folks who are holding, or who will hold, the party. No it is present, \The party will HOLD (it will not move). It may not be common usage anymore but it is correct. WTF? We gonna party or shoot the shit all day? I love idioms.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #34 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote What's wrong with this sentence The party will hold in the garden if the weather is fine. should be 'will be held'...the way it reads 'will hold' makes it sound like the party will be on stand-by if the weather is fine. Then again you ferINers might LIKE to party in the rain!? the party will hold is correct, it's present tense, "will be held" is future tense. I think "the party is being held ..." is present tense even though "held" sounds like past tense. I think there might be a specific term for phrases like "is being held". The party isn't holding anything. It "is being held" or "will be held" by the folks who are holding, or who will hold, the party. No it is present, \The party will HOLD (it will not move). It may not be common usage anymore but it is correct. WTF? We gonna party or shoot the shit all day? I love idioms. Lord knows! ....this place is full of 'em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #35 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Yeah, well, we know how many syllables are in the word "aluminum." Clearly, you don't "aluminum", was the 1st spelling and pronunciation of the word. Chemistry geeks changed it to IUM to match the rest of the periodic table. Most of the world though it was a good idea, that Yanks (again) choose not to comply So ...to quote someone upthread, "It may not be common usage anymore ('cept in 'merica) but it is correct". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #36 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Yeah, well, we know how many syllables are in the word "aluminum." Clearly, you don't "aluminum", was the 1st spelling and pronunciation of the word. Chemistry geeks changed it to IUM to match the rest of the periodic table. Most of the world though it was a good idea, that Yanks (again) choose not to comply So ...to quote someone upthread, "It may not be common usage anymore ('cept in 'merica) but it is correct". yes, it is correct i never argued otherwise.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #37 April 12, 2012 Quote Most of the world though it was a good idea, that Yanks (again) choose not to comply We Yanks will continue to be content to not follow the crowd. It's not a flaw, simply a character trait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,106 #38 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote What's wrong with this sentence The party will hold in the garden if the weather is fine. should be 'will be held'...the way it reads 'will hold' makes it sound like the party will be on stand-by if the weather is fine. Then again you ferINers might LIKE to party in the rain!? the party will hold is correct, it's present tense, "will be held" is future tense. I think "the party is being held ..." is present tense even though "held" sounds like past tense. I think there might be a specific term for phrases like "is being held". The party isn't holding anything. It "is being held" or "will be held" by the folks who are holding, or who will hold, the party. No it is present, \The party will HOLD (it will not move). It may not be common usage anymore but it is correct. Agreed. It is part of Victorian grammar. In the northeastern United States, they still hold Victorian Garden parties and that looks like someone copied the exact same verbiage from one of those invitations.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #39 April 12, 2012 In the northeastern United States, they still hold Victorian Garden parties and that looks like someone copied the exact same verbiage from one of those invitations. Quote At which dear sir, you will find neither skydivers OR beer! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,106 #40 April 12, 2012 Quote In the northeastern United States, they still hold Victorian Garden parties and that looks like someone copied the exact same verbiage from one of those invitations. Quote At which dear sir, you will find neither skydivers OR beer! "nor beer" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #41 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote In the northeastern United States, they still hold Victorian Garden parties and that looks like someone copied the exact same verbiage from one of those invitations. Quote At which dear sir, you will find neither skydivers OR beer! "nor beer" 'nor' NEAR BEER ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #42 April 12, 2012 Quote Quote Quote In the northeastern United States, they still hold Victorian Garden parties and that looks like someone copied the exact same verbiage from one of those invitations. Quote At which dear sir, you will find neither skydivers OR beer! "nor beer" 'nor' NEAR BEER I wish I was near beer right now.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,280 #43 April 12, 2012 Quote Yanks trying to dictate English grammar Beyond the correct use of apostrophes there's not really any such thing as english grammar, just different degrees of conventionDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 0 #44 April 12, 2012 I get it now, it's a puzzle. So, someone holds someone's pinky in the rain. And the other party is puzzled What goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
