And Another Thing.
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One of the rules of grammar is that you shouldn't start a sentence with "and or "but".

But, to be honest, that's bollocks - see the title of this reply (and the first word of this sentence).

Grammar has rigid rules that *should* be adhered to when you're first starting out in this glorious language. Then, when you're proficient, you can start breaking them.

"But when can I break the rules" I hear you cry (and also demonstrate that the "but" rule can easily be broken).

That's the rub.

The entire idea behind correct grammar is to make yourself easily understood to your audience. Once you've mastered the "right" way of doing things, then you can start to mess around with the language.

Here endeth the first lesson.

I fucking *love* the English language!

Cheers
( Legless Mister Stabby - shanks for the memory, Tue 6 May 2008, 13:07, Reply)