Myths, Lies and Half-Truths of Language Usage

Myths, Lies and Half-Truths of Language Usage

Is English broken? Do bad grammar, slang, and illogical constructions signal a decline in standards of usage? Do e-mail and text messages corrupt the art of writing? In short, is our language going to…

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