[sparklite2]

I think they might feel they’re smarter than saying off-IN

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Here we delve into the ongoing descriptive vs prescriptive wars. Is correct usage of a language gauged by what the rules say or the way people actually speak? An English major at East Carolina college told me there is really no ‘correct’ usage except that is communicates your thought.

Like I say, the war is ongoing. I am of the prescriptive mindset, but tend to color within the lines.

[aspasia]

Must use she for him! Now that’s prescriptive!

[Puppage]

I worked with an English major. He was of the mind that language is always evolving. I just think it’s laziness.