english grammar help, please

wannabepvr · 2008-05-22, 11:57 PM

ACTCMS Wrote:500 up - at last the tension is over - what a nailbiter...

edit: any plans for when you get to 665?

I know you were al desperately anticipating some revelation for #500, - especially since it is hard not to understate my fundamental, irrevocable, and irreplaceable importance to this forum. Rolleyes

(Did any one notice?)

No plans for #665 but I will probably have some fun with #666

PS. Sorry for the 'off topic' chatter.

gEd · 2008-05-23, 12:00 AM

whurlston Wrote:Actually everyone has the correct answer. Both answers are correct because it is a holonymic collective and can be used in both a singular form of the holonymic collective:
The staff is happy.

Or as a mass holonymic collective:
The staff (of employees) are happy.

Edit: but for the Queen's english, the later is prefered.

spot the brains of the outfit....

I was just about to say exactly the same thing but you beat me to it.

(runs off to find dictionary)

ACTCMS · 2008-05-23, 12:05 AM

whurlston Wrote:Hey, I know a little about grammar but I never said I could type. :p

Just a suggestion... try 'Preview Post' and then proff reed... :p:p

whurlston · 2008-05-23, 12:10 AM

ACTCMS Wrote:Just a suggestion... try 'Preview Post' and then proff reed... :p:p

But then you could razz me for anything because I'm perfect otherwise. Cool

whurlston · 2008-05-23, 12:13 AM

gEd Wrote:spot the brains of the outfit....

Nah, that can't be it. My wife says it can't be and she's always right.

ACTCMS · 2008-05-23, 12:19 AM

whurlston Wrote:But then you could razz me for anything because I'm perfect otherwise.

whurlston Wrote:Nah, that can't be it. My wife says it can't be and she's always right.

Do I detect a slight contradiction here...

gEd · 2008-05-23, 12:19 AM

Ancient Zen proverb:

If a man stands alone in the forest, is he still wrong?

zehd · (This post was last modified: 2008-05-23, 12:45 AM by zehd.)

Beer is a non-count noun. However after a few, we say things like I had three beers. (hic-cup)

'Golfing' is a new addition to english which seems to have been added by the lazy folk(s) who prefer not to play golf. (fore)

I put 5 sugars in my coffee this morning... that's probably why I'm posting so much on this busy forum. (tweak)

It's good to see a Scot that is a pedant, so long as he doesn't also preach intonation or enunciation. (jab)

...and that is something up with which I will not put. up. with.

gEd · 2008-05-23, 12:38 AM

A scot that is a pendant?

Are you saying that Alex is a piece of jewellery?

signed Mr Pedantic

zehd · 2008-05-23, 12:46 AM

gEd Wrote:A scot that is a pendant?

Are you saying that Alex is a piece of jewellery?

signed Mr Pedantic

OMG. Edited of course. I would never comment on what he may or may not have 'neath the kilt:eek:

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