SPAG

by Liam

Did you know that on most exam papers one can collect two or three extra marks just for using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar, or “SPAG” in examiner speak?

I think I recall Phil writing the odd blog post on such matters, for example here and here and here and here.

Reading this article regarding the pre-budget report, I lost count of the punctuation errors - I only have 10 fingers, so I struggle to count beyond that!

See how many you can spot…….I’ll get the ball rolling……it would appear direct.gov.uk seem to think that two prime ministers were making the pre-budget speech on Monday…..has Tony come back to hold Gordon’s hand?

“The Prime Ministers announcement to legislate on the commitment to eradicate child poverty by 2020 will be taken forward through a child poverty bill in 2009″ [my emphasis]

How many more can you spot? Answers on a post card…..or comments below if you want to save a stamp…..after all it was an environmentally friendly pre-budget!

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