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Grammar Lesson
Here's a public service to all who are in need:
your = possessive pronoun example - Your grammar blows. you're = contraction of "you are" example - You're an idiot. there = adverb, refers to a place, as opposed to here example - Go over there. their = possessive pronoun example - They need to brush up on their grammar. they're = contraction of "they are" example - Hopefully, they're paying attention to this. Feel free to post up any contributions. g |
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To, Too, and Two: Classify "to" as a preposition. A preposition indicates the directional, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence. It is used at the beginning of a prepositional phrase (to the store, to the market) or an infinitive (to run, to play). Categorize "too" as an adverb. An adverb is similar to an adjective, but rather than modifying a noun or pronoun, an adverb modifies all words that are not nouns or pronouns. The word that an adverb modifies most often is a verb. "Too" is used to denote something as excessive (too expensive, too young) or to indicate an addition (I want a puppy, too. We need milk, too). Use "two" as a number. It is used to show quantity. For example, "I have two children" and "We need two pounds of hamburger." |
It's is a contraction for it is or it has.
Its is a possessive pronoun meaning, more or less, of it or belonging to it. And there is absolutely, positively, no such word as its'. A simple test If you can replace it[']s in your sentence with it is or it has, then your word is it's; otherwise, your word is its. Another test Its is the neuter version of his and her. Try plugging her into your sentence where you think its belongs. If the sentence still works grammatically (if not logically) then your word is indeed its. Examples It's been good to know you. Contraction: it has It's a bird! It's a plane! Contraction: it is The dodo bird is known for its inability to fly. Possessive pronoun: its inability = the dodo bird's inability |
Then - describes a time something happens
I have to go to work, then I'm going to a party. Than - differentiates 2 different things Mustangs sell better than Camaros. |
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Can't is a contraction for can not. Example: This thread might work. But you can't fix stupid.
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accept vs except
and my absolute favorite ls1tech pet peeve that I see at least once a week "true duels" |
How do you know they are not talking about a real duel? :lol:
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^^LOL @ Billy's historical reference
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oh I forgot one more
a "manuel cut out" |
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another addition.. there is no should of it is SHOULD HAVE
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Loose vs. Lose ftw
Every time I see that misused I slap myself in the forehead. |
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The ass end of the car got lose. How do I adjust my lifters? The rockers are too lose. My dash is lose. How do I tighten it down? I am racing next Friday and don't want to loose. Unconscious yet? :mrgreen: |
I hate when people say "I could care less". If you could care less then that defeats the purpose of saying the phrase!
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your bonus is like a carrot on a stick - you'll never reach it. |
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Isn't a near miss actually a hit? |
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lol
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