Saturday 23 November, 2024

6 of the most arresting tweets from the Grammar Garda

Apostrophe abuse? There are penalty points for that.

WE CAN ALL agree that grammar is important.

We can also agree that people often let it slip online. But now there’s a force to change all that. And it’s a force to be reckoned with.

Meet the Grammar Garda.

1. Who will stand and fight for Good Grammar Day?

2. See also: they’re, there and their

3. #NEVER

4. Even Dustin isn’t immune to grammar gaffes

5. And Bressie…

6. And Irish One Directioner Niall Horan gets taught a lesson

If you spot any terrible grammar out there on the net, be sure to let the Grammar Garda know. Name and shame.

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