Is SMS ruining the English Language?, an essay fiction.

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Tyler Smith Mr. Pace English 1101 Section V 27 August 2017 Text Messaging: How it is Ruining the English Language Texting is a convenient little invention; one can just send small messages to his or her friends with the push of a few buttons.

I believe texting is killing language because texting shortens words and is greatly modifying the language. As an English instructor, I have found that the texting language is making its way into academic papers because it has become so second nature for many students. Grammar rules are forgotten with compulsive texters.

OMG, we’ve sure come a long way from the Queen’s English! Text messaging is a common method of communication for students: 97 percent of young adults who own a cell phone text on a daily basis. Since young adults send an average of 109.5 text messages a day, it is no surprise that texting slang has found its way into the classroom.

Some people say that text messages, twittering and emails are an accepted part of the language we use in our everyday lives.Other say that they are destroying our ability to spell and write properly In a relatively short period of tome high-tech gadgets have become integral part of our lives.Some people say they are an accepted part of our lives, other disagree.

In this essay I will be looking at both sides of the statement and seeking to come up with a decision as to whether texting is really destructing the English linguistic communication. Arguments against this statement are varied; some believe it helps the kids communicate more efficaciously.

Whether or not the adaptation of English to instant messaging and texting really constitutes a different language, it is ubiquitous and still growing. 60% of teenagers under age 17 instant message when online (Lee), and the use of such technology can only continue to grow as today’s teenagers turn into tomorrow’s adults.

Do you think that SMSs are ruining English grammar and language. Bangalore University definitely thinks that SMS language is unacceptable - specially if it comes written on exam papers. University authorities say, they now plan to issue a circular banning SMS-lingo in exams.

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SMS; Email Facebook; Twitter; SMS. I think to myself, is that this habit of writing lazily is slowly ruining the English language. In truth, I may be overreacting. People still write essays and.

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