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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Incorrect use of "And"
One particular issue has always bothered me, but I can't say with 100% confidence that a grammar rule is being broken. Take these sentences as examples: I will try and work. I'm going to try and change. I will try and speak to her.
The use of "and" doesn't seem right. Why do people do this? Isn't it better (and more accurate) to say " I will try TO speak to her."
Please help me with this. I see it so often, but I hesitate to question it. Give me arsenal!!
The use of "and" doesn't seem right. Why do people do this? Isn't it better (and more accurate) to say " I will try TO speak to her."
Please help me with this. I see it so often, but I hesitate to question it. Give me arsenal!!
Top answer
Hi, You are right. The 'and' usage is generally seen as more casual. It is extremely common in everyday speech.
- Hi, You are right.
- The 'and' usage is generally seen as more casual.
- It is extremely common in everyday speech.
- ) I suspect that is because it is a little easier to pronounce than the version with 'to'.
- It requires less mouth movement.
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Hi,
You are right. The 'and' usage is generally seen as more casual.
It is extremely common in everyday speech. (I say it and hear all the time.)
I suspect that is because it is a little easier to pronounce than the version with 'to'. It re
You are right. The 'and' usage is generally seen as more casual.
It is extremely common in everyday speech. (I say it and hear all the time.)
I suspect that is because it is a little easier to pronounce than the version with 'to'. It re
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