Skwim
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For those who may worry about such things. . . or just find it an interesting subject.
1. Don't split infinitives
2. Don't end a sentence with a preposition
3. Don't use "which" as a relative pronoun
4. Don't start a sentence with a conjunction
5. Don't use the passive voice
6. Don't neglect to use singular verbs
7. Don't use words to mean what they've been widely used to mean for 50 years or more
There's too much to be explained here, so for anyone interested, HERE is the Source and the explanation of each.
"National Grammar Day. Here are seven rules you really (really!) don't have to worry about following.
1. Don't split infinitives
2. Don't end a sentence with a preposition
3. Don't use "which" as a relative pronoun
4. Don't start a sentence with a conjunction
5. Don't use the passive voice
6. Don't neglect to use singular verbs
7. Don't use words to mean what they've been widely used to mean for 50 years or more
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