Grammar Question

Factual Questions
1

OK, my kids call me Captain Grammarica, but the truth is, I just correct them on the simple things like “lie down” -vs- “lay down.” (ok maybe a few other things too)

I was walking to my car after Screen on the Green last night (You Atlanta people know what I’m talking about) when my friend commented on how bright it was. I said (I think); “Yes it’s very well lighted here.” My wife and my friend thought it should be ‘lit’; whereas in my mind ‘lit’ is past tense, and I was talking about the condition of how bright it was at that time.

Educate me please.

E3

2

Both “lighted” and “lit” are the past tense of “to light.” Either is acceptable in the phrase.

3

Concur. To light is transitioning from irregular to regular. Enjoy it while you can.

4

Thanks everybody!