To be clear, I'm OK with failing a test because I don’t know the material. But when questions are "less than clear," it gets a little disheartening.
This is only a test?
Tag: English
There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name
The biblical books of Kings are rich, but can be challenging to read for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that many of the names are very similar to each other. (King Jehoiachin and King Jehoiakim, anyone?) It's like reading a novel with a couple who’s names are Bobbi and Bobby: "Why … Continue reading There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name
Be Careful When Changing/Switching/Twigging Words – Part 1
I present herein some actual examples, where words in simple, everyday sentences have been replaced with synonyms. Be advised/warned/informed/apprised.
A Call for Precision in Journalism
I saw an article headline that said, “A ton of people are experiencing issues with their iPhone.”
9// Niceties
The meeting request from the sales manager said that The Scientist was "cordially" invited to a work-related dinner later that week. While most would consider it a pleasant thing to be invited to ANY dinner, he supposed, and while the restaurant the company was springing for was fairly upscale (or so he had heard - he … Continue reading 9// Niceties
“Fully Insured”
Yesterday, I spotted a truck on which was printed the following: {Name Redacted} Lawn Care "Fully Insured" Note that the quotation marks around "Fully Ensured" are included here intentionally, as that is exactly what was printed on the truck. It reminded me of this post. Either these (certainly fine) folks fail to understand a key aspect … Continue reading “Fully Insured”
And now, an unnecessary moment with the English language
In which the case is made for the use of more precision in communicating the imprecise.
“Free Wi-Fi”
I recently saw a local motel sign which included the following, as written: Rooms Available "Free Wi-Fi" I simply don't understand the use of quotes here. Are they quoting someone? "Free Wi-Fi," says Bill Sweeney of Akron, Ohio. I guess it's better than: "Free" Wi-Fi which suggests that you will be paying for it in … Continue reading “Free Wi-Fi”
