Grammar is probably one of the most challenging subjects to teach because students don't see the value in learning the "grammatically correct" way to speak and write. Grammar Girl takes common misunderstandings about grammar and sheds light on what the experts, like Merriam-Webster, say and what is the commonly accepted way (the two ways are not always the same) to speak and write. Take the noun copy editor or copyeditor for example. Here is what Grammar Girl has to say about it:
No wonder kids and adults are so confused about the "correct" way to write! I tell my students that English is constantly evolving. Grammatically incorrect ways of speaking and writing are often excused based on the purpose of the writing. Advertisements, commercials and magazines are riddled with incorrect grammar, but it is widely accepted because of the genre and audience the author is addressing.
Check out Grammar Girl at www.grammargirl.com
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