Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Nov 15th 2004, 7:38 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
I haven't worked out the expressions ending in "but" as in e.g. he's really great looking but. The funniest was when our German cycle teacher started saying it....I nearly fell off my bike laughing.....but she's obviously doing a better job at integrating than I am 
Nov 15th 2004, 8:37 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Im PMSL at this thread - love it! [IMG]
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Nov 15th 2004, 9:29 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Im PMSL at this thread - love it! [IMG][/IMG]
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Nov 15th 2004, 10:50 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by Fremantleraider
Eh? didn't understand a word of that, too many long wordy things and not enough pics!
Ok on a serious note, I dont blame the teachers or parents i blame the music that is being produced at the moment.
One song for example has 3 lines in it that makes me soo mad, for example
He is rich
She is rich
They is rich
What is this telling our children?
Now can somebody find me a step ladder so i can get off my high horse please?
Ok on a serious note, I dont blame the teachers or parents i blame the music that is being produced at the moment.
One song for example has 3 lines in it that makes me soo mad, for example
He is rich
She is rich
They is rich
What is this telling our children?
Now can somebody find me a step ladder so i can get off my high horse please?
"I can't get no satisfaction"
Nov 15th 2004, 10:57 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Ye Gods, I've heard it all now....pass the Nurofen and the wine bottle please.......... 
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Nov 15th 2004, 10:59 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by DagBoy
Yes. So much worse than the music of my youth.
"I can't get no satisfaction"
"I can't get no satisfaction"
'Windows IS shutting down'.
One day, I promise, I will SMASH it!
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Nov 15th 2004, 10:42 pm
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by DagBoy
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2. Never use a preposition to end a sentence with.
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Cheers,
DagBoy
2. Never use a preposition to end a sentence with.
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Cheers,
DagBoy
Yank: Hey buddy. Can you tell me where Buckingham Palace is at?
Pom: Oh my gosh! Don't you know that you should never end a sentence with a preposition?
Yank: Sorry buddy. Can you tell where Buckingham Palace is at, assh*le.
Nov 16th 2004, 8:51 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by DagBoy
Since we are on the subject of incorrect grammar, here are a few simple rules to improve your written work:
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Cheers,
DagBoy
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Cheers,
DagBoy
As my pen name suggests, I work with words. DagBoy, your list just about sums up the horrors I face daily.
Perhaps I may be so bold as to add another, though? 'Don't forget to check the ends of your sentences for full stops..'
My current pet hate is the misuse of apotrophes. If you (the reader) are inclined this way too, have a look at the Apostrophe Protection Society's site: http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/ - it's 'Examples' pages are quite a hoot!
Nov 16th 2004, 9:51 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by ProofReader
Love it! Just brilliant!!
As my pen name suggests, I work with words. DagBoy, your list just about sums up the horrors I face daily.
Perhaps I may be so bold as to add another, though? 'Don't forget to check the ends of your sentences for full stops..'
My current pet hate is the misuse of apotrophes. If you (the reader) are inclined this way too, have a look at the Apostrophe Protection Society's site: http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/ - it's 'Examples' pages are quite a hoot!
As my pen name suggests, I work with words. DagBoy, your list just about sums up the horrors I face daily.
Perhaps I may be so bold as to add another, though? 'Don't forget to check the ends of your sentences for full stops..'
My current pet hate is the misuse of apotrophes. If you (the reader) are inclined this way too, have a look at the Apostrophe Protection Society's site: http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/ - it's 'Examples' pages are quite a hoot!
I assume you are another who enjoyed the book 'Eats shoots & leaves'?
Or should that be 'Eats, shoot's & leaves?'
Anya.
Nov 16th 2004, 10:41 am
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Does that lot come from that nice book named after the habits of a Koala, which I shall not name because I'll get all the ' ' ' ' ' s in the wrong place.....(owing to the wine and Nurofen!)?
Just logged on for the first time in months.....you dont arf do me art good love
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Nov 16th 2004, 12:28 pm
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by anya4oz
Excellent!
I assume you are another who enjoyed the book 'Eats shoots & leaves'?
Or should that be 'Eats, shoot's & leaves?'
Anya.
I assume you are another who enjoyed the book 'Eats shoots & leaves'?
Or should that be 'Eats, shoot's & leaves?'
Anya.
Next thing I'll see on this forum is somebody who's not emigrating to Aus because apparently Aussies have two arms and two legs, and a head!
Thanks for enriching my evening folks!
Nov 16th 2004, 1:03 pm
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by DagBoy
Since we are on the subject of incorrect grammar, here are a few simple rules to improve your written work:
1. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.
8.
1. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.
8.
(I was never quite sure what all this ''agreeing'' was about. I guess that is an example of one used incorrectly.)
I can't remember any grammar from school. To me, if it sounds right, then it must be. I get it right 90pc of the time.
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Nov 16th 2004, 1:23 pm
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by HiddenPaw
That there are a lot of rich people in the world 
Nov 16th 2004, 5:24 pm
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
I have to confess to being a bit of a bore over grammar.
We do all make typos, and most of us have "blocks" over certain words, but increasingly the lack of grammatical structure is making it quite difficult to follow some arguments. Journalists in print and the BBC, who should know better, say things such as "it looks like the government will...."
BAHH!
We do all make typos, and most of us have "blocks" over certain words, but increasingly the lack of grammatical structure is making it quite difficult to follow some arguments. Journalists in print and the BBC, who should know better, say things such as "it looks like the government will...."
BAHH!
Nov 16th 2004, 5:43 pm
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Re: Apparently OZ isn't perfect...
Originally Posted by Rog Williams
I have to confess to being a bit of a bore over grammar.
We do all make typos, and most of us have "blocks" over certain words, but increasingly the lack of grammatical structure is making it quite difficult to follow some arguments. Journalists in print and the BBC, who should know better, say things such as "it looks like the government will...."
BAHH!
We do all make typos, and most of us have "blocks" over certain words, but increasingly the lack of grammatical structure is making it quite difficult to follow some arguments. Journalists in print and the BBC, who should know better, say things such as "it looks like the government will...."
BAHH!
Some of the BBC guys are awful now - when you see old news clippings and you hear really correct English, you realise how badly must of us do speak nowadays.
