Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Great Wall Buffet Errors

"EXTRA ADDITIONAL" is redundant. Don't be redundant and repeat yourself. I imagine the fourth one read with a threatening, foreboding voice. (There are other errors.)
#grammar #nomadsnonsense #greatwallbuffet

Malvern National Bank Quotation Marks

Malvern National Bank has the best customer service. Their quotation mark usage is not the best. 😀😂 #malvernnationalbank #grammar #nomadsnonsense #grammarfails 

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Abbreviating North

No. is not, as far as I can find, an acceptable abbreviation for north. The common abbreviation of N. would save the sign maker a character. #nomadsnonsense  #abbreviations

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Comma Errors in Hot Springs

The first two errors occur because a comma should follow a dependent clause. (A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and verb but cannot stand alone.) The third error is a comma error, too. A comma and a coordinating conjunction should separate two independent clauses. (An independent clause is a group of words with a subject and verb that can stand alone.) #grammar  #nomadsnonsense  #commaerrors

Subject/verb Agreement

The question implies that there is one answer; therefore, the correct verb would be is. One is instead of one are. #nomadsnonsense #subjectverb#grammarfails 


Friday, July 17, 2015

Quotation Marks Are Not for Emphasis


Quotation marks should not be used to show emphasis. Often, they are used to show words spoken aloud. They can be used to express irony. What is the purpose of these quoted words?

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Amphibious or Ambidextrous?


This mistake has been widely published. This writer confuses "amphibious" and "ambidextrous." #nomadsnonsense #grammarfails #grammar #wrongword

Grammar vs. Grammer

I would suggest caution when taking grammar advice from any site that misspells the word grammar. #nomadsnonsense #grammar #grammarfails #spelling

Quotation Marks Don't Add Emphasis


Why use the quotation marks? Contrary to popular belief, quotation marks should not be used to add emphasis. To add emphasis use bold type, italics, or underlining. #grammar  #nomadsnonsense  #quotationmarks

Escape vs. Escapees


This should read that a "Capital Murder Suspect Escapes from Jail" not that he "...Escapees from Jail." Escapee is a noun that denotes a person who has escaped. Escape can be a verb, or it can be a noun that names the act of getting away. 

Triple Errors Every Day

"Everyday" should be every day. When used as an adjective, it should be written as one word. For instance, "Be sure to wash your everyday jeans in cold water." However, in this sign, "everyday" should be written every day because the words mean "each day." 
Here's a link for further explanation:
http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/blog/english-mistakes/everyday-vs-every-day/

This sign seems to indicate that the discount is for one senior citizen instead of many senior citizens. It should be written "senior citizens'" discount. 

My daughter noticed the missing apostrophe in "Dont." 
All of these are from Harvest Foods in Salem, Arkansas. 

Apostrophes at Fiddlefish


The quotation mark in place of an apostrophe was the least of the problems at Fiddlefish in #orangebeach. 😀 #grammar  #grammarfails #nomadsnonsense

Assign

I don't know about the French. In the English, the word "asign" should be spelled ASSIGN. thanks to Terry for this one. #grammar #grammarfails #nomadsnonsense #spelling

Misophobia

I have a different disorder. I get annoyed with the misuse of commas. What's that called? The comma after "breathing" is not necessary. The comma following "misophobia" should be inside (before) the quotation marks. #nomadsnonsense #grammarfails  #grammar

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Incredible Candys

Either it should be Incredible Candies or Incredible Candy's. The first title would denote a selection of many candies. The second title denotes someone named Candy who is incredible. #nomadsnonsense  #grammarfails  #apostropheerrors #plurals #orangebeach

Machine Machine



Since ATM means automated teller machine, this line is redundant. There aren't automated teller machine machines. #nomadsnonsense  #grammar #grammarfails

Deatils






When publishing a book, one should pay attention to "deatils" and DETAILS. #readingforlife #spelling #grammar #grammarfails #nomadsnonsense #fennessy

Sandwiches


The plural of sandwich is sandwiches.  #grammarfails #grammar #nomadsnonsense #plurals

Don't Be Alarmed


Thanks to Autumn for this one from the Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing. I'm glad they warn visitors that this exhibit is scared. The sign on the wall contains inconsistent capitalization. #grammarfails #grammar #nomadsnonsense #alarmed #capitalization

To/too/two


If you have something "too" talk about, you should also be sure to talk about the proper use of to/too/two. Thanks to Abigail for this one.  #nomadsnonsense #grammarfails #grammar #orangebeach #nomadsnonsense.blogspot.com

Friday, July 03, 2015

Grampa or Grandpa

Two errors at this storefront in Bryant, Arkansas. First, the signs do not agree as to the spelling of the name of the restaurant. Second, there is no apostrophe in the Grandpas sign. Thanks to Bill for pointing out this one.