As we invent machines and objects which simplify processes in our lives, we tend to apply the same simplifications to other aspects of our lives. We live in an instant world now, because we put a lot of emphasis on achieving results in the shortest frame of time. We have instant coffee, digital cameras which take photos which we can review almost instantly, fast food such as McDonald’s and Burger King, cell phones so that we can get in touch with someone wherever they are, and other various comforts we take for granted. It is only natural that our language should follow suit and be less constricted by the old-fashioned rules of grammar. The majority of us no longer try to abide by all the grammatical rules but rather, we emphasize clarity and concision when communicatin

People whom you would call educated are very tenacious in their belief that grammatical sophistication is a reflection of their level of education. They do not realize that the capacity for language is not taught in a school environment, but rather developed in the early years of a child’s life through linguistic interactions with their parents and caregivers. These educated people cite sagging educational standards and the pervasive nature of popular culture as factors in the degradation of the English language. But in universities and colleges across the country, writing programs are integrated into the average first year student’s curriculum. These courses are designed to develop the writing skills of students but not necessarily their grammatical skills because the definitions of good writing have changed. What used to be hard and fast rules such as to never split an infinitive is no longer rigidly adhered to, but according to A Writer’s Reference, 5th edition by Diana Hacker, we can trust our own judgment and use split infinitives although we should avoid it when it is possible.

There appears to be two types of people with differing attitudes toward the English language. The first type of person is a language purist, often highly educated in the grammar, syntax and the prescriptive rules of English. Prescriptive grammar is defined as the rules which prescribe how we should write and speak. This first type of person laments the deg

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