[sdiy] equalizer

[Tim Parkhurst]

On 10/10/05, Colin f <colin at colinfraser.com> wrote:
>
>
> > "Maths" is not a word. "Math" and "Mathematics" are words.
> >
> > According to http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/m/mathematics.html
> > "'Mathematics' is a plural form but takes a singular verb."
> > In other words, you could say "I'm studying Math," or even
> > "I'm taking several Math courses."
> >
> > Just a minor point.
>
> American cultural imperialism at its ignorant best... :-P
> "Maths" is perfectly valid British English.
>
> Cheers,
> Colin f
>
>
>  Pardon me. I didn't realize I was being ignorant or imperialist. You are
correct in that I had never heard "Maths" used in speech or in writing, and
that I was unaware of usage in England. I had forgotten that America never
does anything right.
 Tim (ignorant uncultured imperialist) Servo
--
"Where the hell is the nearest McDonalds?" - American (any American, we're
all the same)
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