Somebody has been diagramming the answers President Obama gives to difficult press conference questions in order to illustrate his facility with grammar. Check it out.Here's the sentence that was diagrammed, if you want to try to diagram it yourself first:
My view is also that nobody's above the law, and, if there are clear instances of wrongdoing, that people should be prosecuted just like any ordinary citizen, but that, generally speaking, I'm more interested in looking forward than I am in looking backwards.
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1 comment:
Great blog! Isn't it interesting that people align proper use of grammar and the english language with the ability to lead our country?
I think you or your readers might enjoy Dianna Booher's new book, Booher's Rules of Business Grammar: 101 Fast and Easy Ways to Correct the Most Common Errors (McGraw-Hill, November 2008). In a light-hearted style, Dianna addresses common mistakes people make in their written and spoken language. The chapters are short, and she provides memory tips to help the rules stick.
If you're interested in receiving a review copy, I'd be glad to send you one. Maybe you'll find a topic in there that sparks a blog idea. Please email me your mailing address if you're interested.
To your continued success,
Rachel Randolph
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