Posted January 20, 2020 Here is a list of common errors. These homophones may be spelled correctly, but they are often the incorrect word. To this we should append: Ad, a shortened form of advertisement VS Add, a mathematical operation Why does it matter? They sound the same. But they can also illustrates a lack of education. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 20, 2020 Thank you for pointing this out Bit. It’s good to know I’m not the only person who notices things like this. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 20, 2020 31 minutes ago, ilovewomen said: Thank you for pointing this out Bit. It’s good to know I’m not the only person who notices things like this. so is grey gray ??? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, Kaduk said: so is grey gray ??? No, grey is the British spelling, while gray the American, of the color gray. Both words refer to the same thing -- the gray color, or the grey colour if you happen to reside in Great Britain. Only their spelling is different. A homonym refers to words that sound alike but have different meanings. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, Old_Timer said: No, grey is the British spelling, while gray the American, of the color gray. Both words refer to the same thing -- the gray color, or the grey colour if you happen to reside in Great Britain. Only their spelling is different. A homonym refers to words that sound alike but have different meanings. So if you order up three shots of Vodka, is it then Grey Geese or still Grey Goose ??? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Bit Banger said: Why does it matter? They sound the same. But they can also illustrates a lack of education. It's a misconception that poor spelling is automatically a sign of ignorance. I've known several brilliant people who simply didn't care to check spelling on escort boards, and text messages. A thesis is a whole 'nother story... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, Kaduk said: So if you order up three shots of Vodka, is it then Grey Geese or still Grey Goose ??? I believe it is three Stoli's. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 Noah Webster changed the spelling of some English words, which is why some of our words are spelled different. . So some of his dictionary is technically misspelled on purpose. Probably the Grey/Gray question. So would you want the English to call us out on this? . Probably not. If I can understand what was meant, it doesn't bother me . Yes, proper grammar should be used. The girls grammar is not the reason I am here and vice versa. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 I remember our HS English teacher reminding us that ‘The Birds’ is coming. Pfunk, it may be a misconception that poor spelling (or word choice) is due to a poor education. But it still presents a lackluster image, with a hint of “I don’t respect the reader enough to bother.” Alex, while I don’t usually have trouble with center/centre or color/colour, schedule/schedual frequently trips me. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Old_Timer said: I believe it is three Stoli's. It’s always Grey Goose 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 Wanted to kiss Weird Al for this ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 @whosyoudaty Thank you. Weird Al hit the point. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 What would you rather get? "Pornstar Performance Award" or "1st Place Spelling Bee" Award? Just wondering! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) I do find it amusing when I see an ad, "I need a little help, working my way threw collage" Edited January 21, 2020 by Mike940370 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 36 minutes ago, Mike940370 said: I do find it amusing when I see an ad, "I need a little help, working my way threw collage" I believe she is telling you the truth. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Mike940370 said: I do find it amusing when I see an ad, "I need a little help, working my way threw collage" Obviously not an English major. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, ilovewomen said: Obviously not an English major. That has a colonel of truth.... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 And it's not just grammatical errors that raise my anal-retentive ire, but punctuation as well. Like this from a recent review, which has both ... " I would absolutely reccomend spending a little time with her ???? " 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 I appreciate you bringing this up as it ads to our knowledge. Clearly people DO mix up adds for addvertising , and ad the mathematical function. Aditionally, your post serves as an addmonition , even to addministrators, of the need give an educated appearance, or perhaps even ad aditional education,. As always, I must addmit it has been both a pleasure, and an adiction to ad to the thread. Addios and addieu for now...signed...addmiringly......Addmiral C 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 36 minutes ago, Admiral C said: I appreciate you bringing this up as it ads to our knowledge. Clearly people DO mix up adds for addvertising , and ad the mathematical function. Aditionally, your post serves as an addmonition , even to addministrators, of the need give an educated appearance, or perhaps even ad aditional education,. As always, I must addmit it has been both a pleasure, and an adiction to ad to the thread. Addios and addieu for now...signed...addmiringly......Addmiral C You goof 🤪 Seriously, if you think about advertisements as resumes for job interviews, what image does improper English present? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2020 The one I am seeing more often is "Should of" or "could of" and it bothers me more than people who use the wrong "their, there or they're". 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 22, 2020 This thread tells me many people, on this board, are anal retentive, regarding spelling and grammar. Luckily, I'm only anal about level, plumb, true, and color matching!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, pfunk said: This thread tells me many people, on this board, are anal retentive, regarding spelling and grammar. Luckily, I'm only anal about level, plumb, true, and color matching!! Hey don't forget parallel ..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 2:52 PM, Bit Banger said: Here is a list of common errors. These homophones may be spelled correctly, but they are often the incorrect word. To this we should append: Ad, a shortened form of advertisement VS Add, a mathematical operation Why does it matter? They sound the same. But they can also illustrates a lack of education. I really don't care if she can spell blow job. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 22, 2020 I think the bigger tragedy is to go through life 40, 50, 60 years some of you and never figure out the proper pressure to put on the clit but that’s just me. 🤷🏽♀️ Go lighter - And that’s my PSA since we’re out here trying to educate the masses. 😉 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 2:52 PM, Bit Banger said: Here is a list of common errors. These homophones may be spelled correctly, but they are often the incorrect word. To this we should append: Ad, a shortened form of advertisement VS Add, a mathematical operation Why does it matter? They sound the same. But they can also illustrates a lack of education. Hey old friend! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2020 GRAMMAR........the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
