The all-in-one Consolidated Grammar Thread Page 9

Never mind the clothes I am alarmed at the procrastination.

Ew is wrinke-your-nose because the idea of something's distasteful, ugh/urgh is when something disgusts you, like maggots in food. Two different words

ew urgh

Just seen a job ad that asked for, "good written english"

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Is that North Face stuff for real?

North Face Men's Denali Jackets Black Product is concerned with keywords1 keywords2

The Men's Denali Jacket is a favourite among outdoor enthusiasts, this classic fleece jacket provides comfort and warmth in cool to cold weather, making it perfect for getting around town, or going down a bob sled run with the Jamaican National Team. Okay, that may not be true, but the following is: Abrasion-resistant fabric overlays at shoulders, chest, and elbows increase durability in high-stress areas. Revamped to make everyone happier, this durable North Face jacket is made from recycled Polartec 300 series fleece. Using recycled materials, we're stopping the flow of materials to landfills; eliminating waste and saving valuable resources.

Apparently so...

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While or whilst?

Discuss.

Yeah, I know - context, etc. But...

E.g. 'While I was at at work' or 'whilst I was at work'?

I've seen differing opinions on this. Quite a few say that 'whilst' is a dying word :/

Quote: TopBanana @ August 26 2011, 2:18 PM BST

Quite a few say that 'whilst' is a dying word :/

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I don't think it was ever alive in this country.

Yep, I read that too, DaButt.

Absolutely f**king riveting on here today.

Quote: DaButt @ August 26 2011, 2:22 PM BST

I don't think it was ever alive in this country.

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Well it wouldn't be would it.

There is a shop on the road leading up to Epsom Downs which says "Epsom Down's branch."

Quote: Teddy Paddalack @ August 26 2011, 4:01 PM BST

Absolutely f**king riveting on here today.

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Much like Everton's (in)activity in the transfer market.

Tumble don't worry about our transfer policy, we haven't got one.

Quote: Tuumble @ August 26 2011, 5:23 PM BST

Much like Everton's (in)activity in the transfer market.

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I don't think that's a proper sentence.

So what, call Crimestoppers the numbers 0121f**kingdo1

Well this is a grammar thread.