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Thursday, November 17, 2005

The Car That Ran the Light Hit Some People Who Were in the Crosswalk

The Grammar Guru's teeth grind when she hears someone say "people that." This rule is simple: A person is always a who, never a that. Despite its simplicity, this is one of the most often violated rules of grammar. I have seen this error in many well-respected publications. Part of the problem is... Sign in to see full entry.

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