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An English Lesson for Those Who Speak English

9/7/2011

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   Do you have a blog or a website? Do you attend classes? Do you write anything, EVER? Well, this information is for you!

    Lately, I have seen too many grammatical and spelling errors, online especially, to count, and I feel I would be remiss if I stood idly by while people pervert and butcher the English language. Well, not really. Who ever feels remiss? What does that mean, anyway? The truth is, it annoys the crap out of me. My feeling is, if you or I have a blog or website that we hope will gain traffic and eventually make money, we want to look professional. Well, we can't do that if our spelling and grammar is all wrong! 

    My college major was English. I won the spelling bee in sixth grade. Trust me. Many of you could use a refresher, so read up!


1. Do not use an apostrophe and an "s" to express a plural noun. 
                                      Example: Dog's For Sale

   This is incorrect. It should simply read: Dogs For Sale. 
The plural form of a noun NEVER has an apostrophe in it.

   When you use an apostrophe, it implies OWNERSHIP of something.


                                  Example: Dog's House For Sale


   This time, the house is for sale, not the dog. So when applying this to every other use, we do not bake cake's, cookie's, or bread's. And we do not have car's, house's, or dishe's. (Yes, I've seen it spelled that way...) Simply spell it with an "s". 


2. There, Their, and They're

   Oh, goodness, if I had a nickel... Look, I guess I understand where this comes from. Laziness, mainly, but let's go over this just once to get it out of the way: 

There: as in, "over there"
Examples: There is the cat. Is there any jam? The book is over there.

Their: as in, this belongs to them
Examples: Their car is in the driveway. This mailbox is theirs.

They're: as in, "they are"
Examples: They're going to the park today. Those cookies? They're for you!

3. Your, You're
This one I consider an extension of #2, because it's essentially the same concept.

Your: This one is possessive of YOU. You own it.
Example: Is your mother okay? Your house is nice. Where did you get your dog?
Yours: This jacket is yours.

You're: as in, "you are"
Examples: You're so crazy! You're still going to the party, right?

4. Awe, Aww
   Now, I have no idea how this began, but I'm starting to see it everywhere! This must stop!

Awe: this expresses amazement.
Example: I was in awe when I saw the waterfall. 

Aww: usually what we say when we see something adorable.
Example: Aww! Look at that puppy!

Alright, guys, those were the first four that came to mind. Hope it helps.
Got any others? I'd love to hear it!
5 Comments
Mira
9/7/2011 02:50:29 am

The use of the words lose and loose.

Wrong: "When I workout, I loose weight."

Right: When you lose weight your clothes get loose.

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MageeMommy link
9/8/2011 01:23:55 pm

Is the word ain't still a no-no? teehee

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Vera Guthrie
4/5/2012 12:16:17 am

I can't stand the misuse of Homonyms and also ain't is in the dictionary and I was taught if it is in the Webster's Dictionary you can use it.

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Kitchen Psycho
4/5/2012 12:32:59 am

RE: "ain't". My feeling on the use of "ain't" is this: It's a colloquial word, meaning not all people say it. It's regional. That said, I think in the appropriate venue, it's perfectly acceptable. If I had a blog about Southern cooking, for example, and I am a Southerner, it would be fine. But if I had a blog about fine dining, I would not use it. OR, if I were quoting something someone said, then, of course, I would not correct it.
And yes, the misuse of homonyms gets on my nerves, too!

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Laurie Young link
8/15/2018 02:05:48 am

Having a correct grammar and spelling is a must if you are planning to have a successful blog. It shows how professional you are and how you care to the readers when they read your posts. But it does not mean that having a poor grammar and spelling shows how unintelligent you are. Knowing how to properly use grammar and spelling is not the basis for determining how intelligent a person is. It means that you have to improve more about your skills in grammar and spelling. Your post will really help people struggling with their grammar and spelling. <a href="http://www.resumeshelpservice.com/resumesplanet-com-review/">https://www.resumeshelpservice.com/resumesplanet-com-review/</a>

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