When people speak/type using incorrect English, it really bugs me. Can you tell that I teach English?
My main pet peeves are as follows:
-Misuse of is and are
-Misuse of their, there and they're
-Misuse of were, we're and where
-Misuse of your and you're
UGH---Let me make a broad attempt at correcting these.
-You use IS when you are talking about something is singular. (ex: It IS pretty.)
-You use ARE when you are talking about something plural. (ex: They ARE funny.)
-There refers to a place. (ex: Are we going THERE for dinner?)
-Their refers to ownership. (ex: Is that THEIR dog?)
-They're literally means they are. (ex: THEY'RE going to the store.)
-Were is past tense of being. (ex: WERE you happy?)
-We're literally means WE ARE. (ex: WE'RE going to the beach.)
-Where is a place and has nothing to do with were and we're. (ex: WHERE are we going?)
-Your refers to ownership. (ex: Is this YOUR puppy?)
-You're literally means you are. (ex: YOU'RE going to the party.)
Ok- I have done my part to contribute to society today. Please do YOUR part as well.
my blog must drive you bonkers.
ReplyDeleteI type fast... hit publish.
but thank you for this public service announcement Mrs. Whigham.. :)
I linked to your blog throught Leslie's, and I completely agree! I also teach English (high school), and while I can look past the occasional typo, I too have many of the same pet peeves. I would also add its/it's, too/to, and then/than. Thanks for doing your part!
ReplyDeleteYES! Thank you for the PSA! It REALLY bothers me when it is on a site or publication that should know better. Gah!
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