Posted on 05/31/2024 11:09:44 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL SPEAK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY | MAY 31
National Speak in Complete Sentences Day is observed annually on May 31st. This day is dedicated to using proper sentence structure while speaking.
#SpeakInCompleteSentencesDay
It's entirely possible to celebrate the day while texting as well. So no LOL or ASAP on May 31st. So if you must Laugh Out Loud As Soon As Possible, you will need to say or type it completely and be sure to include a subject and verb that agree. Oh, and you will also want to be sure to punctuate those sentences correctly. At the very minimum, your sentence will need a tiny little period at the end. Though, do you think it will require any other kind of punctuation? It just might!
HOW TO OBSERVE SPEAK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY
National Speak in Complete Sentences Day encourages us to complete our thoughts with a subject and a verb. If the idea confuses you, we offer these suggestions to take part in the day successfully:
You can visit your English teacher from high school. Maybe the teacher will remember which parts of the class you slept through.
Grammar blogs and videos offer short tutorials. Reading or viewing one will help clear up any questions you might have.
Some schools offer refresher courses. Consider taking one to improve your grammar and understanding of language.
If English is your second language, congratulate yourself on this accomplishment. Mastering one language can be complex but communicating in two languages is a beautiful thing!
How will you celebrate?
Use #SpeakInCompleteSentencesDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL SPEAK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY HISTORY
May 31st Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) History
1907
The first New York Taxicab Company cabs arrive in New York City. Owner Harry N. Allen imported 65 of the red and green cars from France. However, they weren't the first taxicabs to operate in the United States. In 1897, Samuel's Electric Carriage and Wagon Company launched in New York City. The company's electric vehicles grew to 100 by 1889 with a new name - Electric Vehicle Company. By the turn of the century, they operated 1,000 cabs. After fire destroyed almost a third of its cabs and financial crisis struck the country in 1907, Electric Vehicle Company shuttered its doors.
1911
The Titanic launches from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1962
The State of Israel hangs World War II official Adolf Eichmann for his role in the Holocaust.
1971
Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May for the first time. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act giving the country five federal three-day weekends a year. The other four holidays include Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
2005
In a Vanity Fair article, John D. O'Connor reveals the name of Deep Throat. FBI official Mark Felt confided in O'Connor, family friend and attorney, in 2002.
May 31st Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) Birthdays
Walt Whitman - 1819
The transcendentalist and prolific poet, Walt Whitman began his career as a printer and journalist. Author of Leaves of Grass, he published the volume of poems himself.
Chien-Shiung Wu - 1912
In 1936, the Chinese physicist emigrated to the United States. She would become instrumental to the Manhattan Project through her pioneering contributions to particle physics.
Clint Eastwood - 1930
"Go ahead, make my day." Harry Callahan (AKA Dirty Harry) in Sudden Impact
Clint Eastwood is equally recognized for his acting, directing, and producing abilities. His credits include a long list of award nominations and wins, including Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby, and American Sniper.
Joe Namath - 1943
The American quarterback played professional football for 13 seasons. In 1969, Namath helped secure a Super Bowl win for the New York Jets.
Ping!...............Joe Biden can’t celebrate................
Biden White House calls a lid for the day…
Never happen, lol.
My reaction is
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"We should speak in complete sentences...so the sentences we speak in...will be complete! HA HA HA HA!!!"
Two thumbs up!
OMG . . Complete sentences? Like literally?
Like, wow!...................
Never use a preposition to end a sentence with...
“Hurray!”, she exclaimed.
I don’t intend to......................
Well if you think that’s a good idea... I mean, really...
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is looking forward to “Read from a binder day.”
Hunter is looking forward to “Go on a Bender Day”...............
One of my daughters is a book editor and self-appointed grammar Nazi.
“I used to think my father was an idiot because the man could not complete a full sentence… Now I understand … had it’ve been a grown person, you’d have cursed: ‘What the foul filth foul foul filth filth filth foul foul! And you’re filth and foul!’ But you talk to your child, you censor yourself, and you say, ‘What the… Get your… I’ll bust… Get outta my face!’”
-Bill Cosby
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