Hi fellow grammarphiles! Today the Grammar Cop has found two criminal newspaper ads, and one blooper from CNN.com. Wring your hands along with me…
Proofreading
Friday Follies (two days late – sorreee!) #10 – Three mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
Okay, now that I’ve finally got my birthday stuff out of the way, the Grammar Cop can buckle down and go “ew” over this week’s boo-boos.
Friday Follies #8 – Three mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
The Grammar Cop sometimes gets weary. She sees the same errors over and over again. But then she has to remember: for her – okay, for me – these well-worn gaffes are oldies, but for many people they’re apparently something new. So with some newly acquired compassion, I will now take gentle aim at this week’s lot.
Friday Follies #7 – One mistake (5 times!) that makes me go “Arghhh”!
The Grammar Cop never sleeps. Today I am presenting five instances of a widespread malady called “Hyphen-o-phobia.” And four of the instances are in promotional pieces for posh private schools. Shame on them.
Friday (Belated!) Follies #6 – 3 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
The Grammar Cop had a busy week and regrets her tardiness. Get a whiff of these obnoxious goofs!
Friday Follies #5 – 4 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
Ladies and germs, the Grammar Cop has a treat for you. Today’s little batch of boo-boos touches on a variety of gaffes. Take a look.
Friday Follies #4 – 3 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
The Grammar Cop is getting tired. Sick and tired, actually. Look, it’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it. Here we go.
Mangled Menus and other Crude offerings, Offensive to My Proofreading Eyes
Let’s start with those dang restaurant menus. How hard is it for them to email or hand over their draft to a proofreader? …or for that matter, to any English-speaking person preferably over six years of age?
Crossed Eyes and Dotted Tees 