I think the author is really funny. Everybody has encountered a teacher or friend that is all about grammar. Personally, I was never any good at knowing the rules like the typical grammar snob. It’s fun to hear her incorporate pop culture and sarcasm into her discussion.
The portion of the reading I enjoyed the most was about when to use “lie” versus “lay.” I still have trouble with this rule as a college student. I always find myself second-guessing myself and usually have to look up the rule. Obviously the two words have completely different meanings, but everybody knows what you’re talking about. The people that pin you down for that are the true grammar snobs.
Grammar is important, yet people place unneeded emphasis on it. Really, I just don’t want to become a grammar snob later in life.
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Do you think grammar snobs are usually older people?
Absolutely! I can remember my grandpa always correcting me. Older teachers seem to hammer grammar into student more often also. Part of that is probably because grammar instruction was empahsized much more durng the older generation's education. At least that's what my grandma maintains.
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