Re: Seeking opinions about "alright"

Sorry Bambi, but "WERE" is correct--a condition contrary to fact requires
the subjunctive were. "This was his only ......" but "If it were....."

This is one of the most misused expressions in the English language. Few
people use it correctly.

Barb C.
"Bambi C." <blcc324@epixdotnet> wrote in message
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Ugh. Make that "if only this WAS the least of this guy's dictating
problems ... "

Bambi C.

"Bambi C." <blcc324@epixdotnet> wrote in message
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Thank you, everybody!!!!
If only this were the least of this guy's dictating problems ...

Bambi C.


"Bam" <dearcounselor@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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My 8th grade English teacher must be turning over in her grave..... I
have
forever in my brain, "You wouldn't write 'alwrong' so why would you
write
'alright'." No one ever pointed out they didn't mean the same :)

--
Bambi
The Midlife Mentor, LLC
"Bambi C." <blcc324@epixdotnet> wrote in message
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I'm seeking opinions about the word "alright". I have one new dictator
who
uses the word constantly and it really grates on me.

I googled it and found that it's more accepted now than it used to be.
Would you leave "alright" as is, or change it to "okay"?

Bambi C.










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