RE: Grammar; was - Re: Memory installation in a 170?

Surely if we're speaking English -- then it's a coloUr printer!!


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[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Larry Bolhuis
Sent: 26 June 2006 15:04
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: Grammar; was - Re: Memory installation in a 170?

Darell,

Keep in mind that since we are discussing the English language, the only 
consistent rule is that almost all rules have exceptions. Further, 
sometimes the exceptions have rules, and sometimes they do not.
  

Indeed!

Verb phrases with a pronoun object can often be used with the pronoun 
"splitting" the verb phrase, and remain clear (which is the main point of 
grammar, really). "I wore out the 5.5 mm socket." But, "I wore it out."
  

OW My head hurts. The memory of factional metric socket sizes is 
beginning to fade.....

Like troubleshooting printer problems, at times grammar can be a black art

more than a science.
  

And what, pray tell, if it's a COLOR printer, is it still a black art 
Mr. smarty pants!  :o)

  - Larry