Grammer Rules that maybe aren't really rules
Sometimes, rules that have been taught for years, are contested by others to the point that no longer is there any standard of usage.
Teachers no longer can teach the rules as "definite" due to the wide acceptance of alternate varieties of usage.
Below are some of the "rules" which have been challenged and which teachers need to reconsider teaching as alternative perspectives.
Teachers no longer can teach the rules as "definite" due to the wide acceptance of alternate varieties of usage.
Below are some of the "rules" which have been challenged and which teachers need to reconsider teaching as alternative perspectives.
Do not split infinitives.This rule has been widely challenged. A split infinitive is when a adverb is placed between the participle to and a verb. Example: We would like to really go. Students should be free to split the infinitive based on the impact they wish to create with their writing. Word choice is key in creating writing that means what it says. |
Do not end a sentence with a preposition.
History has disregarded writings which include sentences the end with a preposition Example: She would like to go with. Today, however, there is much more of an acceptance of this structure when writing. |
Its/It's
Everywhere one goes, there is a variety of
opinions related to apostrophe usage. Some
formed possessive pronouns with an apostrophe and some did not.
Example:
Its wings were broken.
It's wings were broken.
This rule is not consistently adhered by any
one group. It is important to be cognizant
of how others thoughts when writing.
opinions related to apostrophe usage. Some
formed possessive pronouns with an apostrophe and some did not.
Example:
Its wings were broken.
It's wings were broken.
This rule is not consistently adhered by any
one group. It is important to be cognizant
of how others thoughts when writing.