From 9eef562b2d1415e138afd5a3b892f94d96b01f9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ubuntu Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2022 22:27:08 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] automated commit from wiki --- lionel shriver on grammar.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) create mode 100644 lionel shriver on grammar.md diff --git a/lionel shriver on grammar.md b/lionel shriver on grammar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15c2b95 --- /dev/null +++ b/lionel shriver on grammar.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +([link](https://harpers.org/archive/2019/08/semantic-drift/)) + +> Just try explaining that “as” is used with clauses while “like” takes a direct object when your audience hasn’t the haziest idea what a clause or a direct object is, and don’t expect your average American to infer that a direct object will hence take the accusative case. In the absence of any structural grasp, even examples (“as I do” versus “like me”) won’t make a lasting impression, and meantime you’ve merely identified yourself as a pain in the butt. \ No newline at end of file