Back to Basics: SilverHam Teaches Proper Word Usage!
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Welcome to class, students!
Class music for today:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azBnvKL6JKE[/media]
Today, we focus on the fine art of [i]Proper Word Usage![/i]
Before we begin, please take a pencil and paper to jot all this down, otherwise please use notepad/Word.
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Let us begin:
[u][i][b]There,Their, and They're[/i][/b][/u]
These words are mixed up all the damn time, so lets go over them!
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/there][b]There[/b][/url] - Can mean either,
*In or at that place(Stand over [i]there![/i])
*to or into that place(went [i]there[/i] after church.)
*at that point or stage(Stop right [i]there[/i] before you say something you regret!)
*in that matter, respect, or relation([i]There[/i] is where I disagree with you.)
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/their][b]Their[/b][/url] - Used to show possession, as in "[i]Their[/i] truck crashed into a tree!" or "[i]Their[/i] dog bit me yesterday!" If there is only one person who's ownership is being shown, it is simply "his" or "hers"!
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/they're][b]They're[/b][/url] - Ah, the fabled They're, this one can really strike out some of the more initiate level word users, but you'll show em you mean business next time you whip this one out! [i]They're[/i] is simply a contraction form of "They Are", so any time you were to use "they are" as in "they are going to their house" or "they are riding bikes together", you can also simply use [i]They're[/i]! In fact, any word that you see an apostrophe in is simply a contraction form of two separate words! fancy that.
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[b][i]To, too, and two[/i][/b][/u]
Another common mistaken switchamaroo involves these words, to, too and two!
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to][b]To[/b][/url]- Similiar [i]to[/i] there, it is used to show relation. as in "I'm going [i]to[/i] the store." or "In order [i]to[/i]show you this I need some help!" You should have this one figured out due [i]to[/i] your other teachers shoving it down your ear for 6 years straight.
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/too][b]Too[/b][/url]- Used to show something at an excessive degree"[i]TOO[/i] MANY PUPPPIIIEESSSS, [i]TOO[/i] MANY PPPPUUUHHPIES!", or simply to show something tagging along"I'm going there [i]too[/i]!"
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two][b]Two[/b][/url] - It's the number two, as used in "[i]Two[/i] plus two equals four!" or "There are [i]two[/i] apples here!". In proper english writing(like in your essays you will all be writing me), you [b]MUST[/b] write out any number under ten. otherwise you may just use the numeric form!
Finally, we have [i][b][u]Your and You're[/i][/b][/u]
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/your][b]Your[/b][/url] - Used to show possession on you! Such as "Shut [i]your[/i] dog up" or "You should watch [i]your[/i]self!"
[url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/you're][b]You're[/b][/url] - Think back to [i]They're[/i]. What did I tell you class? Yes! All words with an apostrophe in them are simply a contraction of two seperate words! [i]You're[/i] is a contraction of [i]You Are![/i] Used like so "[i]You're[/i] a douche" or "[i]You're[/i] going to lose this race!"
If you've written all this down and have at the least a brief understanding of using the words decribed, congratulations! You receive an A!:eng101:
This is your teacher signing off for now, have a good day class!
Please report any errors found in my lesson today to me and I will fix it in due time if you've proven yourself correct!
I guess you have low faith in the smartness of the occupiers here.
[QUOTE=huggybear_13]I guess you have low faith in the smartness of the occupiers here.[/QUOTE]
I saw someone use your as you're this morning and needed something to do for today
sue me haha
Thank you for the handy informative guide.
Thanks for that, now I is less :downs:
I can't stand looking at that.
I don't like losing smartness.
I don't trust this. You can't even spell your own username right.
Nice lesson. Next time you should write about when to use an apostrophe or not.
I wonder how many people will actually read this.
Hopefully most of the new people joining will read this, but that won't happen.
I approve of this thread.
Caulk: Used for filling holes.
Cock: Used for filling holes.
[b]Know the difference![/b]
your gay
Bad Grammar makes Chronochicken rage
[QUOTE=Zachary1392]I don't trust this. You can't even spell your own username right.[/QUOTE]
Never heard of nicknames :raise:
I'm put some Plumbers Caulk in my crack.
Had to do it so I could see where it bubbled.
[QUOTE=Hillo4]your gay[/QUOTE]
i give you a 1 b/c u post what you think
Your raely dubm
[QUOTE=Hillo4]your gay[/QUOTE]
i give you a 1
or not
I don't think this thread will make a difference seeing as it's a very stressed topic and a lot of people still don't get it
[QUOTE=SilverHammer]I saw someone use your as you're this morning and needed something to do for today
sue me haha[/QUOTE]
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Bring it.
To complicated, your bad teacher. Their can only be me in this world!
Screw this I just can't write it wrong. :(
Sorry for that
Birdman! Get in my office.
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[QUOTE=Not Stupid]Birdman! Get in my office.
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You Called.
You should mention "should have". I've seen far too many people using "off" instead of "have".
tanks for you're guide silverahmmer
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Oh hello I didn't see you there, I was too busy counting money.
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