This archive report was first published on 19 August 2019.
Published on August 19, 2019, in The Standard, a column raised concerns about the overuse of the word 'want' in headlines, labeling it 'egoistic' and a sign of MPs' sense of entitlement.
However, the author's criticism of the media for using weak verbs is hypocritical, as they themselves repeat the mistake. The article delves into the difference between weak and strong verbs, explaining that weak verbs follow a specific pattern, while strong verbs vary from the original verb when used in the past tense and past participle.
Examples of weak and strong verbs are provided, including 'hate' and 'swim', respectively. The article also discusses the importance of understanding the grammatical subject, object, adverbial, and complement in forming intelligible sentences.
