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graciegirl 07-29-2014 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mak44070 (Post 915208)
See attachment!

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

Polar Bear 07-29-2014 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by perrjojo (Post 915093)
...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 07-29-2014 11:51 AM
Is it y'all or ya'll?

perrjojo 07-29-2014 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Patty55 (Post 915192)
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 07-29-2014 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Wandatime (Post 915218)
Is it y'all or ya'll?
Y'all

graciegirl 07-29-2014 12:04 PM
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 07-29-2014 12:05 PM
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 07-29-2014 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Prutzie (Post 915074)
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 ! :sing:
This linked website fits right in with this post.
He's pretty funny. (I double checked my apostrophe)

Common Errors in English Usage

Bonny 07-29-2014 12:20 PM
The comedian Gallagher used to do some funny skits about grammar, the English language and phonics. It was so funny !

uujudy 07-29-2014 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Prutzie (Post 915074)
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 ! :sing:

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 :wave:

perrjojo 07-29-2014 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 915228)
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? ". :a20:

pooh 07-29-2014 01:57 PM
Auto correct is not your friend.....

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps76aaeaa8.jpg
:a20::a20::a20:

ron122049 07-29-2014 01:57 PM
Whoo cares. We're knot all Inglish maygers!

Barefoot 07-29-2014 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by NottaVillager (Post 915121)
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 07-29-2014 03:12 PM
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.


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