Bad Grammar On the Web Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 250 words

Bad Grammar On the Web - Essay Example This sign makes the mistake of replacing â€Å"Lose† with â€Å"Loose.† There is a major difference between the two of these words. My edited version would be: â€Å"Lock Your Car or Lose it.† Coming from the Nottingham City Council, this obvious mistake should have been corrected. It is likely that most people won’t be fooled by it though because it is only a small mistake and they can figure out what it is trying to say. The problem with this sign is that the canine regulations are written from the point of view of the dog rather than the owner. The most obvious mistake is â€Å"Must Pick Up Defecation By Owners,† which implies that dogs must pick up the excretion of their owners. My edited version would be â€Å"Dogs must be on leashes at all times. All dogs must be licensed. Owners must pick up defecation of their dogs.† Since this sign is only in a park, it is not going to make to much difference, but it could cause some confusion for people who read it