I can't take it anymore. Part 2 (quote, similar, words)
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Re: "I had a smaller bag of rice that needed used"
Not too long ago, somebody in this forum argued that this type of usage was correct because it was common in a particular part of the country. I strenuously disagree with that opinion, and--like you--cannot believe that anyone could consider that usage to be correct.
I never heard or saw this type of language abuse until a few years ago, when I observed many people stating in online forums that something "needs changed". No, not "needs to be changed", or "needs changing".
Unfortunately, I am now seeing this...unusual...language usage more and more often.
Last edited by Retriever; 10-22-2014 at 03:47 PM..
Re: "I had a smaller bag of rice that needed used"
Not too long ago, somebody in this forum argued that this type of usage was correct because it was common in a particular part of the country. I strenuously disagree with that opinion, and--like you--cannot believe that anyone could consider that usage to be correct.
I never heard or saw this type of language abuse until a few years ago, when I observed many people stating in online forums that something "needs changed". No, not "needs to be changed", or "needs changing".
Unfortunately, I am now seeing this...unusual...language usage more and more often.
Of course, you realize, the more such language is used the louder the death knell for it being considered unusual.
This is another annoying trend I am seeing lately; putting a question mark after a declarative statement.
(I will ignore the other obvious mistake in the sentence.)
Has anyone else noticed this?
I have an adult Boston Terrier (4 yrs old) and has recently starting using the bathroom in the house?
Re: "I had a smaller bag of rice that needed used"
Not too long ago, somebody in this forum argued that this type of usage was correct because it was common in a particular part of the country. I strenuously disagree with that opinion, and--like you--cannot believe that anyone could consider that usage to be correct.
I never heard or saw this type of language abuse until a few years ago, when I observed many people stating in online forums that something "needs changed". No, not "needs to be changed", or "needs changing".
Unfortunately, I am now seeing this...unusual...language usage more and more often.
That car needs washed. COMMON in Western PA, normal in Pittsburgh. Which, by the way, was recently bestowed this title:
This is another annoying trend I am seeing lately; putting a question mark after a declarative statement.
(I will ignore the other obvious mistake in the sentence.)
Has anyone else noticed this?
I have an adult Boston Terrier (4 yrs old) and has recently starting using the bathroom in the house?
Which one has 'starting using the bathroom in the house?' The dog or the author of the post?
Wait...could be one and the same.
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