Re: GDSG topic - grammar terms.

["Kristin E Thomas" <kristint us ibm com>]

>Upfront, I'd like to say that I have a thorough understanding of the
grammar
>terms specifically mentioned, namely "gerund" and "Saxon genitive". I am
>completely comfortable with these terms, which perhaps leads me to
overlook that
>other people might not be so familiar with the terms. Nevertheless, I do
>recommend we use correct terminology wherever possible in the GDSG, rather
than
>avoid unfamiliar concepts for fear that some contributors might not
understand.
>My preference would always be to use real grammar terms, backed up by
examples
>to help those contributors not familiar with the terms.
>
I too have a thorough understanding of and extensive experience with
grammar, but I don't really think that is the point.  The point I was
trying to raise was that if the audience for the Style Guide doesn't
understand technical grammar terms, then the purpose of the Guide is lost.