Today is National Grammer Day. It was established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrook , a school teacher sought to promote good grammer in her student’s speech and writing. The day was Nationalized by President George W. Bush .
What is language without the rules of grammer. They are the framework for understanding each other’s words and writings.
Many of us have cringed when a grammer rule is bent or broken. But what can we do to help?
I find filler words in conversations hard to listen to. When I hear a string of fillers, I know that the speaker is uncomfortable with silent pauses and must keep the speech stream continuing. Examples of fillers are,”and um”, “you know”, “like”,”er”, “right and “ok”. When I an having a conversation with an individual that has the habit of using fillers, I wait until they finish their thought. Then I will repeat the information with the question, “I believe that you said …” Using the information minus the filler words under the guise of accurate information will give a concise example . Asking for clarification takes the stress from the speaker. They may find that hearing a sentence without fillers gives clear communicaton.
Today, I will strive to use good grammer in my writing and speech. By using the building blocks of grammer to bolster theunderstanding of language.
I will be the example of good grammer in my home, community and world. One article or conversation at a time.
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Wayward Pronoun
Who is on second?
Has he left the bag?
I think of him as a stealer.
No! he is going for third.
A throw towards him missed
His speed saved himself from the tag.
I hope he stays there.
He is inching the base
Playing dare with the others.
A ball goes over his head..
He goes past third towards home
Wow, slide! He can’t believe himself.
He is safe.
Copyright 2021
Carol Farnsworth
traveling up and down the blind highway 