It's 2017, people. When is everyone else going to jump on board with the idea that grammar is important?
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If you don't see the importance, you will now. And if you're like me and incorrect grammar drives you crazy, beware of the following. 。
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A tweet went viral Sunday afternoon of a poorly written newspaper headline that reads, "Students get first hand job experience." Well, then.。
In this context, depending on where you live, the correct way to use the word is "firsthand" or "first-hand," unless you mean to say something completely different.。
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You have to admit, though the headline is cringeworthy, it's also hilarious.
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Thankfully, the excerpt of the article makes it very clear that it's about students gaining hands-on experience in the work force or else, we'd have a much more serious problem.。
Meanwhile, people have replied with other headline fails. 。
Meanwhile, people have replied with other headline fails.。
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