English grammar (title, volume, quote, Ching, Hang)

TheBig3 · 06-08-2008, 07:23 AM

People seldom mix “two” up with the other two; it obviously belongs with words that also begin with TW, like “twice” and “twenty” that involve the number 2. But the other two are confused all the time. Just remember that the only meanings of “too” are “also” (“I want some ice cream too.”) and “in excess” (“Your walkman is playing too loudly.”). Note that extra O. It should remind you that this word has to do with adding more on to something. “To” is the proper spelling for all the other uses.

This one is a big problem.

adidasss · 06-08-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Don't forget to chastise the Americans with their miss-use of the word then instead of than.

It's not just Americans, I didn't know the difference until a few years ago.

TheBig3 · 06-08-2008, 07:43 AM

I wouldn't say many people make that mistake though. You can tell hearing yourself speak that its wrong.

adidasss · 06-08-2008, 09:06 AM

I'd say even more people make that mistake than the "their, they're there" one, given that the difference is only one letter...I certainly see it a helluva lot...although it's not nearly as annoying as the previous mentioned ones...

Wisdom_MCr · 06-10-2008, 12:27 PM

After reading the entire thread, im starting to wonder why anyone would care about spelling that much to waste so much time moaning about it.

As long as i can understand the point being made in the writing i dont care about grammar or punctuation and have better things to do with my time.

If other people's lack of grammar is so upsetting to you then create a website and teach the whole internet community to spell.

Also according to certain scientists as long as you correctly use the first and last letter of any word the brain fills in the gaps for you.

~~The Unfan~~ · 06-10-2008, 01:13 PM

I had to read that 4 times to get most of the words. I guess it isn't accurate at all.

Wisdom_MCr · 06-10-2008, 01:19 PM

oh well...nothing ventured n' all that lol

Laughing Boy · 06-10-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Unfan

I had to read that 4 times to get most of the words. I guess it isn't accurate at all.

It only took me one read through except on the 'words:' paomnnehal and uesdnatnrd.

swim · 06-10-2008, 01:46 PM

I didn't completely understand the difference between their, there, and they're until 9th grade! I read through elementary journals from time to time and find myself absolutely irate at my teachers for not correcting my mistakes and putting a big fat check mark on the paper. It's hard to learn when you don't know you're wrong. I think anyone's grammar in a formally taught foreign language will be significantly better than their native tongue. Simply because in your own language you assume a lot and in something new you ask questions and make sure you have it right. In the same breath learning a foreign language helps you understand your own language better. After 2 semesters of Spanish and 2 semesters of French I find it extremely grating when people use adjectives as adverbs.

jackhammer · 06-10-2008, 01:47 PM

If you read it quickly, then it is very easy to understand. Maybe watching subtitled films has honed my reading speed!

06-08-2008, 07:23 AM	#41 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	People seldom mix “two” up with the other two; it obviously belongs with words that also begin with TW, like “twice” and “twenty” that involve the number 2. But the other two are confused all the time. Just remember that the only meanings of “too” are “also” (“I want some ice cream too.”) and “in excess” (“Your walkman is playing too loudly.”). Note that extra O. It should remind you that this word has to do with adding more on to something. “To” is the proper spelling for all the other uses. This one is a big problem. __________________ I've moved to a new address

06-08-2008, 07:43 AM	#43 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	I wouldn't say many people make that mistake though. You can tell hearing yourself speak that its wrong. __________________ I've moved to a new address

06-08-2008, 09:06 AM	#44 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	I'd say even more people make that mistake than the "their, they're there" one, given that the difference is only one letter...I certainly see it a helluva lot...although it's not nearly as annoying as the previous mentioned ones... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

06-10-2008, 12:27 PM	#45 (permalink)
Wisdom_MCr Groupie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 33	After reading the entire thread, im starting to wonder why anyone would care about spelling that much to waste so much time moaning about it. As long as i can understand the point being made in the writing i dont care about grammar or punctuation and have better things to do with my time. If other people's lack of grammar is so upsetting to you then create a website and teach the whole internet community to spell. Also according to certain scientists as long as you correctly use the first and last letter of any word the brain fills in the gaps for you. __________________ http://wisdommcr.pcriot.com [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] http://my-top-music-reviews.blogspot.com

06-10-2008, 01:19 PM	#47 (permalink)
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06-10-2008, 01:13 PM	#46 (permalink)
~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	I had to read that 4 times to get most of the words. I guess it isn't accurate at all.

06-10-2008, 01:46 PM	#49 (permalink)
swim dontcareaboutyou Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,188	I didn't completely understand the difference between their, there, and they're until 9th grade! I read through elementary journals from time to time and find myself absolutely irate at my teachers for not correcting my mistakes and putting a big fat check mark on the paper. It's hard to learn when you don't know you're wrong. I think anyone's grammar in a formally taught foreign language will be significantly better than their native tongue. Simply because in your own language you assume a lot and in something new you ask questions and make sure you have it right. In the same breath learning a foreign language helps you understand your own language better. After 2 semesters of Spanish and 2 semesters of French I find it extremely grating when people use adjectives as adverbs. __________________ http://nakednaps.bandcamp.com/

06-10-2008, 01:47 PM	#50 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	If you read it quickly, then it is very easy to understand. Maybe watching subtitled films has honed my reading speed! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”