carbuncle
22-08-12, 10:14
In a bid to improve the England, I mean English, in this forum, I will hereby undertake the cursed task of sharing proper English bits and pieces every week.
In today's first edition, let us learn about the very common mistake made by most of us.
IRREGARDLESS
Problem: There is no such word. Either you use REGARDLESS or don't use it at all! REGARDLESS is already a negative. IRREGARDLESS is double negative, meaning it is actually with REGARDS. ?!
Solution: Always say REGARDLESS; there is no such word as IRREGARDLESS. (Don't be surprised to see even Ministers saying IRREGARDLESS...)
In today's first edition, let us learn about the very common mistake made by most of us.
IRREGARDLESS
Problem: There is no such word. Either you use REGARDLESS or don't use it at all! REGARDLESS is already a negative. IRREGARDLESS is double negative, meaning it is actually with REGARDS. ?!
Solution: Always say REGARDLESS; there is no such word as IRREGARDLESS. (Don't be surprised to see even Ministers saying IRREGARDLESS...)