Can someone please help me!!

[Benzgirl]

We can't blame today's teachers entirely on poor grammar and spelling skills. I mean, look at Earp.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

We can't blame today's teachers entirely on poor grammar and spelling skills. I mean, look at Earp.

[Benzgirl]

I love you too, Alpha Frog!
(((Kisses)))

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

We can't blame today's teachers entirely on poor grammar and spelling skills. I mean, look at Earp.

I do hate to do this, but I must deduct 1/2 a point from you, Benzgirl, for using the word "snuck" in another forum.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I do hate to do this, but I must deduct 1/2 a point from you, Benzgirl, for using the word "snuck" in another forum.

From the American Heritage Dictionary:
ETYMOLOGY:
Probably akin to Middle English sniken, to creep, from Old English sncan
Usage Note:
Snuck is an Americanism first introduced in the 19th century as a nonstandard regional variant of sneaked. Widespread use of snuck has become more common with every generation. It is now used by educated speakers in all regions. Formal written English is more conservative than other varieties, of course, and here snuck still meets with much resistance. Many writers and editors have a lingering unease about the form, particularly if they recall its nonstandard origins. And 67 percent of the Usage Panel disapproved of snuck in our 1988 survey. Nevertheless, an examination of recent sources shows that snuck is sneaking up on sneaked. Snuck was almost 20 percent more common in newspaper articles published in 1995 than it was in 1985. Snuck also appears in the work of many respected columnists and authors: "He ran up huge hotel bills and then snuck out without paying" (George Stade). "He had snuck away from camp with a cabinmate" (Anne Tyler). "I ducked down behind the paperbacks and snuck out" (Garrison Keillor).

[NutBrnHair]

"nonstandard regional variant of sneaked"


That's why I only took off 1/2 a point!

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I do hate to do this, but I must deduct 1/2 a point from you, Benzgirl, for using the word "snuck" in another forum.

I don't know, "sneaked" doesn't sound right.

[nittanyalum]

^^^LOL. Touché!

[nittanyalum]

Yes, but since we're on a "chat" board,

Widespread use of snuck has become more common with every generation. It is now used by educated speakers in all regions.

[Benzgirl]

Snuck is not Urban Slang. At the least, 1/4 point

[NutBrnHair]

I'll agree to 1/4 a point. It was a teachable moment!

[Benzgirl]

Squirrel Handshake to your Owl Wing Flaps

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Squirrel Handshake to your Owl Wing Flaps

ROFL I love the image!

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Squirrel Handshake to your Owl Wing Flaps

If this wasn't a Greek board, that post would totally squick me out.

[Ilaria Ame]

i scan too but my bad habit is that i hardly ever use capitalization. it annoys some people but i personally don't find it to be a big deal in casual settings like personal e-mails and forums. what is everyone's opinion on capitalizing? does it irk you?