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04-05-2009, 01:12 PM
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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.
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04-05-2009, 01:15 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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This has sticky potential.
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."
Last edited by WildBillyT; 04-05-2009 at 01:16 PM.
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04-05-2009, 02:03 PM
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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
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Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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04-05-2009, 02:03 PM
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Mr Fantastic
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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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04-05-2009, 02:37 PM
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MIR
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04-05-2009, 02:37 PM
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04-05-2009, 02:40 PM
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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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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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04-05-2009, 03:34 PM
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King of Free
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accept vs except
and my absolute favorite ls1tech pet peeve that I see at least once a week "true duels"
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04-05-2009, 04:13 PM
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MIR
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How do you know they are not talking about a real duel?
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04-05-2009, 04:28 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanfx
accept vs except
and my absolute favorite ls1tech pet peeve that I see at least once a week "true duels"
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Yeah. One pipe is named "Hamilton" and the other is "Burr".
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04-05-2009, 04:31 PM
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^^LOL @ Billy's historical reference
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Originally Posted by ryanfx
accept vs except
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I put my money on Udo
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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04-06-2009, 11:08 AM
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King of Free
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oh I forgot one more
a "manuel cut out"
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04-06-2009, 11:11 AM
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MIR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanfx
oh I forgot one more
a "manuel cut out"
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It's made by Manuel!
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04-06-2009, 12:07 PM
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Quote:
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![Laughing](http://www.njfboa.org/forums/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif) I was going to post the same thing if someone else hadn't
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dumbass.
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04-06-2009, 12:08 PM
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another addition.. there is no should of it is SHOULD HAVE
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dumbass.
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04-06-2009, 02:55 PM
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Loose vs. Lose ftw
Every time I see that misused I slap myself in the forehead.
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04-06-2009, 03:12 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clark
Loose vs. Lose ftw
Every time I see that misused I slap myself in the forehead.
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The bolt was lose.
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?
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04-06-2009, 03:32 PM
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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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04-06-2009, 05:52 PM
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a million ellipses in one post
also, how do you mix up the (potential) homonyms are and our?
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
dumbass.
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04-06-2009, 06:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Knipps
how do you mix up the (potential) homonyms are and our?
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that's the fault of every second grade teacher who told you to spell it as it sounds. that is also the culprit of would of and could of and should of... (p.s. it's actually one of the multiple choice questions on the SATs - i ***** you not) when they mean would've, could've and should've.
your bonus is like a carrot on a stick - you'll never reach it.
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04-06-2009, 06:34 PM
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04-06-2009, 06:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Teds89IROC
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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Is there not implied sarcasm when using that line?
Isn't a near miss actually a hit?
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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04-06-2009, 07:06 PM
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1989 IROC-Z 355 LT1 T56 Swapped
2016 Chevy Colorado LT 3.6 v6
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L RIP 12/29/2016
1998 Honda CBR 600F3
2003 Yamaha FX140
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04-06-2009, 07:28 PM
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lol
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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04-06-2009, 11:06 PM
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