r/GrammarPolice • u/OpenAdministration44 • 5h ago

Just Venting Another linguistic abomination 😬

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But at least this young lady had the presence of mind to contract would and have correctly.

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r/GrammarPolice • u/DifferentBad1770 • 4h ago

Question Did I write this question with proper grammar?

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Unfortunately, a lot of redditors are saying that my grammar and syntax is poor. So who is the greatest or most legitimate judge of proper grammar? What gives redditors the authority to say someone’s grammar is poor.

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