lmao, blue!

 

I have to admit that although I am not perfect in syntax and grammar, I do strive hard. On message boards I am more lax than in the business world.

My first real lesson, which I learned quickly, was from my grade 3 teacher. When asked "Can I go to the bathroom", her reply was...." I don't know, CAN you?" lol  One quickly learned to ask "May I...".

 

Over the years I had some very tough english teachers. Thank goodness! Didn't really appreciate them until I was grown.

 

Now for my biggest gripe of all on the boards.....Using "then" and "than" interchangeably. GRRRRRR.

"Then"  is an adverb and denotes a time. For example: I put on my hat and coat, then I went to the store.

 

"Than" is used as a comparative conjuntion or a preposition. For example: I am older than my coworkers.

 

I don't know why that bothers me, LOL.