Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the grammatical correctness of the phrase "It rarely make mistake" and similar constructions, focusing on English grammar rules related to subject-verb agreement. Participants explore the functionality of grammar checkers, particularly MS Word, in identifying errors in these sentences.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant asserts that according to English grammar rules, the correct form should be "he/she/it rarely makes mistakes" or "he/she/it rarely makes a mistake."
- Another participant agrees that "make" should be "makes" in the discussed sentences.
- Concerns are raised about why MS Word's grammar checker does not flag "It rarely make mistake" as incorrect, leading to confusion.
- A participant humorously suggests that the grammar checker might be flawed, indicating a lack of trust in its accuracy.
- One participant notes that after adding punctuation, they received error messages, suggesting that the grammar checker may behave differently based on sentence structure.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the correct grammatical forms but express uncertainty regarding the performance of MS Word's grammar checker, leading to a lack of consensus on its reliability.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention that the grammar checker may not flag errors without proper punctuation, indicating a potential limitation in its functionality.
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