Grammar Discussions

[JohnM]

I am becoming increasingly irritated by the misuse of the word 'lead' when the writer means 'led'.

It happens frequently on AFF and it is becoming common in journalism.

The distinction is very simple: lead vs. led – The Correct Way to Use Each | Confusing Words

:evil::evil:

 

[Captain Halliday]

I am becoming increasingly irritated by the misuse of the word 'lead' when the writer means 'led'.

It happens frequently on AFF and it is becoming common in journalism.

The distinction is very simple: lead vs. led – The Correct Way to Use Each | Confusing Words

:evil::evil:

I'm pleased to see you taking the led on this matter JohnM.

Afterall, you can led AFFers to the grammar thread...

 

[JessicaTam]

<snip>

Afterall, you can led AFFers to the grammar thread...

Dang, I was about to say that.

 

[cove]

Would that be a led balloon JohnM?

 

[esseeeayeenn]

lead
led
lede

 

[coco50]

Oh dear whoever is responsible for the content of the Defence Ministers website has problems with voice consistency in Christopher Pyne's role description:
Defence Ministers

Portfolio responsibilities
· Delivery of capability acquisition and sustainment projects
· Development of Australian industry involvement during capability life cycle
· Deliver Defence Industry agenda
· Support and develop Australian Defence Industry
· Encourage Australian Defence Industry involvement in global supply chains
· Implementation of Naval Shipbuilding Plan
· Centre for Defence Innovation
· Defence Innovation Hub
· Science and Technology engagement with Australian industry
· Next Generation Technology Fund
· Delivery of capability acquisition and sustainment projects

Delivery of capability acquisition and sustainment projects

Why 2x this role?

Is it so that he will remember to do it. Twit!1

 

[love_the_life]

Delivery of capability acquisition and sustainment projects

Why 2x this role?

Is it so that he will remember to do it. Twit!1

Oops, actually I think that was my fault as I think I pasted twice and then didn't delete all

 

[Foreigner]

Here's a simple quiz to check your knowledge of English grammar:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3856310/Can-pass-toughest-grammar-police-puzzle-yet.html

 

[JessicaTam]

Here's a simple quiz to check your knowledge of English grammar:

Can you pass the toughest grammar police puzzle yet? | Daily Mail Online

I think your description of the quiz is more accurate than their's.

 

[love_the_life]

I think it says something about the abilities of Daily Mail readers if it is considered 'the toughest grammar police puzzle yet' :shock:

 

[whatmeworry]

Ten mistakes native English speakers make.

[video=youtube_share;vGDb-fbvJmQ]https://youtu.be/vGDb-fbvJmQ[/video]

 

[codash1099]

Two of my favourites on AFF are "would of" instead of "would have" or "would've" and using "loose" and "lose" interchangeably.

 

[anat0l]

One recent one seen on AFF: confusing "desert" and "dessert"

 

[cove]

I was watching one of those legal courtroom shows and heard a new word which was goatscape instead of scapegoat. I love new words like this.
Beauty contestants generally have trouble when they are trapped on a dessert island.

 

[Hvr]

<snip>
Beauty contestants generally have trouble when they are trapped on a dessert island.

Makes for better spooning opportunities.

 

[Warks]

The army can have trouble with desserters sometimes.

 

[get me outta here]

Don't they work in the kitchens?

The army can have trouble with desserters sometimes.

 

[anat0l]

Common one even on AFF: "isle" instead of "aisle"

An aisle seat is one in which most people select in order to avoid having to climb over others to access the lavs.

An isle seat is hypothetically one in which you wish would be available to drop off disruptive passengers out of the aircraft.

 

[Foreigner]

In business, I often see the confusion between principal and principle.

One person in her LindedIn profile describes herself as Principle Advisor.

 

[andye]

Presumably an Ethicist