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Sunday 22 December, 2024
Sunday 22 December, 2024
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11 apostrophe fails that will enrage the grammar pedant in you
THE HUMBLE APOSTROPHE. The most needed, but least respected punctuation there is.
Today is International Apostrophe Day – at least we think so, as there are conflicting reports on when in August it actually falls.
But any day is a good day to encourage apostrophe awareness, so we’ve compiled a few examples of what NOT to do with one.
1.
Remember this beauty from TV3?
2.
Frankly, we expect better from an international corporation.
3.
Yes, but are YOU teaching them grammar? Because if so, we’re afraid.
4.
Each misplaced apostrophe is like a punch to the gut.
5.
For one lovely Ladie.
6.
Forever cast in bronze.
7.
This one actually hurts.
8.
Well it’s good that she knows, anyway.
9.
At least the sentiment is there?
10.
Old and wise. Is that so.
11.
We just don’t know what to say about this.
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