Jo'sEnglish Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 well, you could argue that both are correct but really 'an' would be a very archaic form as nowadays we pronounce 'horrific' with the 'h' pronounced. So, yes, either a bit pompous/old-fashioned or you are pronouncing it 'orrific. I refer you to the OED:http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/a-historic-event-or-an-historic-eventSo, I think in modern usage 'an horrific' is not really correct. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Fecking grammar Nazis give me wind. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Jah, I think you spelled the first word wrong Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Fecking grammar Nazis give me wind.Thanks for bringing the thread back on topic tho Jah. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleglen Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 (Is Jah Irish?) Does this have anything 'a' or 'an' before an AITCH (ha ha..)to do with French because you would probably say 'a Hotel' because in French the H is silent. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo'sEnglish Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 In English sometimes the 'h' is silent too (an hour for example). It's not to do with spelling, rather with the pronunciation of the word that comes after the article. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Have the turbulent conditions affected your thought patterns ungleglen? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopamine1979 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It's reached Westminster. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Today's English lesson.How many silent H's can you spot in this sentence.Aghast at the ghoulish ghetto rhythm rhymes that your vehicle was playing outside the Great Exhibition it was an honour to meet your honourable self despite the fact you looked like a ghastly rhinoceros eating a gherkin on a windy night. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yeah People who like to talk and write properly ! Evil! String em up! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 red devil Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I think we should all take the day off...just to> annoy MrBenNo need! Most back office based council/NHS workers in Southwark have already done so.*Swims off with bait in mouth* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleglen Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Seems like your typing is suffering too, steveo. Aghast- saw them last week- excellent band! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Fair play to all the bus drivers who kept London moving today. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miga Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 LOL ! and Yeah isn't a word either! With 4 dead good job it was only a breeze! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37852-slight-breeze-in-dulwich-alert/page/2/#findComment-691466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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