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AIBU if you are claiming you benefited from a grammer school education you should understand grammar?

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sashh · 19/05/2017 11:24

I have had a couple of mailshots from candidates so I have had a look at their websites, one says:

"I am delighted to Theresa May’s conservative candidate for"
Having spent my career working in advanced manufacturing sectors like, aerospace, automotive and electronic engineering, my main focus would be being a strong champion for business in Wolverhampton.

Followed by

"My second priority for is education. I believe that it’s vital that we give young people the best chance to get on in life. I was lucky to have the benefit of a grammar school education."

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StealthPolarBear · 19/05/2017 11:25

:o

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StealthPolarBear · 19/05/2017 11:26

Sounds like it's had a write and a rewrite and not enough checking

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StealthPolarBear · 19/05/2017 11:26

Or shud that be a rite and a rerite

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WishfulThanking · 19/05/2017 11:27

YABU

You should check your own grammar before criticising somebody else's!

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sashh · 19/05/2017 11:32

OOps, just noticed my ow n spelling error. Sorry people.

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sashh · 19/05/2017 11:33

Wishful

I went to a comp.

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VladmirsPoutine · 19/05/2017 11:33

Godwin's Law Grin. Any post complaining about grammar is invariably riddled with grammatical mistakes.

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caz323 · 19/05/2017 11:51

YABOO!

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shinyredbus · 19/05/2017 12:06

Oh dear OP. Confused

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