Christie Fewkes

Week 5

This week seemed fairly difficult for me because it seemed as if the rules were so abundant.  Knowing when to use who or whom kills me every time.  I know that in every day conversation, not many people use the word whom. I have been trying to use it where I can, though, just to remind myself of the applications for the rules surrounding the usage of it.

I asked my daughter, an editor, what site she uses for grammar and she directed me to www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl. I know several of you have heard of it, and perhaps used it already.  It seems like a really good tool and resource for all kinds of grammar questions.  It boasts over 500 podcasts, and I actually found myself watching them; it really helps.

My grammar issue comes from a friend this week who is trying to raise support for her boy’s fundraiser.  She posted the following on Facebook.  I placed corrections in red beneath her post. 

Friends and Family it is that time of year again when my Boy Scouts are selling the Live Wreaths, they are really nice and they help the boys through out the year. I will delivery Local or arrange to meet you somewhere. PLEASE let me know if you would like to order so we can help these Boys out. DELIVERY TIME IS AROUND THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!

Friends and Family, it is that time of year again when my boy scouts are selling live wreaths.  They are really nice and help the boys fund activities throughout the year. I will deliver locally or arrange to meet you somewhere.  Please let me know if you would like to order and help these boys.  Delivery time is approximately the week of Thanksgiving.