Its one of those days where I either bore(or interest you depending on what you like) you on the subject of rules of the English language and the standard usage of English.
After reading Bill Bryson's except from Good English and Bad, I had extended my knowledge about the english language. Bryson underlines how crazy and complicated the English language we know today actually is(and how it was before). From linear transcripts of developed Latin to Nordic and Greek adaptions the English language has come a long way. The excerpt itself was a bit tedious to read, but if you are really really interested go for it. Bryson does explore the rules of English and highlights the looseness of it in terms of how English can be written and spoken. For example the word weird can be spelt wierd, unlike some languages such as Arabic or French.
English is a unique language and its distinctions from other languages in terms of rules and dialects make it my favorite. Most learners of English find it easier than their mother tongue! Furthermore, we can deduct that english is growing and developing based on what most of us want(the majority) rather than the standard linear definitions in our dictionaries or Word documents. We clearly all have lapses in grammar in oral communication or writings and this is fine. It just is fine. Some may say English has developed into a broken language filled with slang and abbreviations, but in my opinion its for the better. English is evolving and will keep evolving throughout generations of mankind. English is a language, not a set rule or law.
While you may think "The excerpt itself was a bit tedious to read, but if you are really really interested go for it", I would limit these observations. You are being asked to analytically respond and not evaluate in this context. A comment like this in the Paper 1 examination would be a big 'red flag' for the marker. Just some friendly advice!
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