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To: Right Wing Assault
The sequel: Grammar nitpickers vs grammar police ...

"You shouldn't use "a" with a plural"

Since I'm not the author of the article, you should've said:

"One shouldn't use 'a' with a plural"

Sorry, couldn't resist ;-)

9 posted on 08/21/2006 7:21:06 PM PDT by annie laurie (All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost)
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To: annie laurie
"One shouldn't use 'a' with a plural"

I was indirectly addressing the author through you;-)

14 posted on 08/21/2006 7:38:51 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: annie laurie; Right Wing Assault
You guys quack me up.

I often send this test to folks in need of a grammar wake up call.

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=14457200288064322170


33 posted on 08/21/2006 11:02:56 PM PDT by Cobra64 (All we get are lame ideas from Republicans and lame criticism from dems about those lame ideas.)
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