SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes
SI Grammar and Spelling Lab
An SI Board Since November 1997
Posts SubjectMarks Bans
4710 68 0
Emcee:  jbe Type:  Unmoderated
Introduction Compact
Previous 25 | Next 25 | View Recent | Post Message
Go to reply# or date (mm/dd/yy):
ReplyMessage PreviewFromRecsPosted
4410Oh my! Those are some heavy hitters! Updike, Wilder, Close, Silverstein. IManyMoose-12/18/2013
4409We need to bring back two things: diagramming sentences and cursive writing. ItN. Dixon-12/17/2013
4408I have a signed "Odd Jobs" by John Updike (he lived in Beverly Farms wN. Dixon-12/17/2013
4407I would like to know more about your experiences. I've always loved to readManyMoose-12/17/2013
4406One of the best courses I ever had was Freshman English in high school. The teaManyMoose-12/17/2013
4405This book was developed to sell in school districts for high school juniors takiN. Dixon-12/17/2013
4404Looks like a useful book. Amazon has it for a whopping $36.00. But, we have a loStan-12/17/2013
4403Actually I know nothing about Greek, my sibling is the linguist. I was the firsN. Dixon-12/17/2013
4402Translating between source and target languages presents real challenges. As youStan-12/17/2013
4401My sister translates Greek and there are several other words used in the King JaN. Dixon-12/17/2013
4400Apparently, old English sometimes used "which" for "who." ThStan-12/17/2013
4399One thing that could be helpful to posters on SI, to avoid some of the common miN. Dixon-12/17/2013
4398[graphic] Punctuation Guide This is a good reference guide for 6-12 grade. ChiN. Dixon-12/14/2013
4397What is a reliable source for that?Sr K-12/14/2013
4396Hyphen. Having been an editor, you find that constant use creates acceptance foN. Dixon-12/14/2013
4395Textese Cell Phone Language Emerges: Cn U Rd Ths? Jason Mick(Blog) - December 10TimF-12/10/2013
4394hinese has a high tolerance for homophones. Classical Chinese was even more notoTimF212/10/2013
4393[graphic]Tom Clarke-11/30/2013
4392"Those spineless types who talk about abolishing the apostrophe are missingStan-9/3/2013
4391[graphic]TimF17/11/2013
4390This should be made into a poster to put up in every elementary, junior high andZen Dollar Round-6/27/2013
4389“THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN TRYING TO READ CRAP IN ALL CAPS,” SAID AN ARMY OFFISr K-6/12/2013
4388Parents of Pre-Teen Drivers Commonly Practice Distracted Driving Says Study ShanTimF-5/11/2013
4387[graphic]TimF14/18/2013
4386The origin of "OK:" It's amazing that we ever got along without iStan-4/14/2013
Previous 25 | Next 25 | View Recent | Post Message
Go to reply# or date (mm/dd/yy):
HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News