[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by mak44070

See attachment!

That is exactly what I was tryin' to art tick you late.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

...I once wrote a text to my granddaughter and called her a slut...

I'm surprised you're still around to tell us about it!

[Wandatime]

Is it y'all or ya'll?

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Back in the day I wasn't sure of the correct spelling of the plural of "you". Somehow "youse" just didn't look right.

It's ....all y'all in Texas!

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Wandatime

Is it y'all or ya'll?

Y'all

[graciegirl]

Possessive is y'all's.

As in "Will you move y'all's cars so Betsy can go home and take the dog out?"

[blueash]

Weird Al Yankovic has just released a brilliant new song about grammar which everyone should enjoy. See the video "Word Crimes" and a commentary

“Weird Al” Yankovic “Word Crimes” video: Evaluating the “Blurred Lines”/Robin Thicke parody’s rules of usage.

[HiHoSteveO]

Originally Posted by Prutzie

I needed a forum in which to vent my frustration at this new phenomenon wherein most people seem to be using an apostrophe where it doesn't belong. A large percentage of people writing these posts are using apostrophes where a plural word is written such as: The ball hit's the bat. Honestly, I just saw that. I've seen this in television commercials as well as ads in newspapers. Is this something we are inheriting from the younger generation who has lost the ability to use proper English and grammar? Since texting and "shorthand" seem to be the "conversations" of the day, we are losing proper spelling. Shakespeare would cry !

This linked website fits right in with this post.
He's pretty funny. (I double checked my apostrophe)

Common Errors in English Usage

[Bonny]

The comedian Gallagher used to do some funny skits about grammar, the English language and phonics. It was so funny !

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by Prutzie

I needed a forum in which to vent my frustration at this new phenomenon wherein most people seem to be using an apostrophe where it doesn't belong. A large percentage of people writing these posts are using apostrophes where a plural word is written such as: The ball hit's the bat. Honestly, I just saw that. I've seen this in television commercials as well as ads in newspapers. Is this something we are inheriting from the younger generation who has lost the ability to use proper English and grammar? Since texting and "shorthand" seem to be the "conversations" of the day, we are losing proper spelling. Shakespeare would cry !

Typos, Apostrophe Abuse, and Other Assorted Offenses is a wonderful Facebook page that you can follow or like. You might want to check it out. It's very funny. https://www.facebook.com/typoz?hc_location=timeline

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Possessive is y'all's.

As in "Will you move y'all's cars so Betsy can go home and take the dog out?"

Gracie, I rarely disagree with you but I would say, "Will y'all move all y'all's cars so Besty can go home and take the dog out? ".

[pooh]

Auto correct is not your friend.....

[ron122049]

Whoo cares. We're knot all Inglish maygers!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by NottaVillager

There is no greater threat to any kind of freedom than a populace who cannot communicate properly and do not honor their language.

I think gunz nd drugz r a grater threat but thats'' onlee mee.

[graciegirl]

Notta Villager. I understand your concern, but we aren't in school anymore and a little of what we learned is slipping. I am ALL for young people learning and using good grammar. It causes them to be respected and opens all kinds of doors for them.

But we are older and kinda not needing to be corrected on our language usage. It just isn't as important as health issues and aches and pains. I am a little, no a lot older than you, Notta. Wait and see.