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Yahoo Writer Needs Taught How To Write

By ⋅ January 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I’ve noticed a lot of people eliminate the words “to be” in some sentences. For example, “Your car needs washed.” I can forgive this grammatical transgression in conversation. But, when you’re writing for a news outlet, this is simply unacceptable.

Something’s Missing, Toastmasters

By ⋅ August 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Apparently Toastmasters International, a nonprofit that helps its members improve their communication skills, only specializes in oral communication. Its grammatical skills aren’t very good. Also, is that Zack Morris from Saved By The Bell on their flyer?!?!?

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