What the hell is a Grammar Anarchist? You can be one! Since we don’t have a U.S. language, feel FREE to set your own rules -- interpret grammar YOUR WAY. You’re not in England anymore. Join the anarchy of U.S. grammar! Make your choices and preserve them in YOUR STYLE MANUAL. —The Grammar Anarchist
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Did the crowd float?
When I read: “The concert attracted a crowd of over 500 music lovers...” I visualized all those people floating above the string section, smiling, eyes closed, listening. Wake up, Reporter! There were “more than 500” in that crowd. Over indicates direction, “on top of”. More than counts the people. At least in my Style Manual.
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