Today's grammar lesson: They're, Their, and There.

[Jimbo 0]

I don't know why, but this bugs the hell out of me.

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they're:
Contraction of they are.
They're very dangerous people.

their:
adj. The possessive form of they.
Used as a modifier before a noun: their accomplishments; their home town.
Usage Problem. His, her, or its: “It is fatal for anyone who writes to think of their sex” (Virginia Woolf). See Usage Note at he1. See Usage Note at they.

there:
adv.
At or in that place: sit over there.
To, into, or toward that place: wouldn't go there again.
At that stage, moment, or point: Stop there before you make any more mistakes.
In that matter: I can't agree with him there.

pron.
Used to introduce a clause or sentence: There are numerous items. There must be another exit.
Used to indicate an unspecified person in direct address: Hello there.

adj.
Used especially for emphasis after the demonstrative pronoun that or those, or after a noun modified by the demonstrative adjective that or those: That person there ought to know the directions to town.
Nonstandard. Used for emphasis between a demonstrative adjective meaning “that” or “those” and a noun: No one is sitting at that there table. Them there beans ought to be picked.

n.
That place or point: stopped and went on from there.

interj.
Used to express feelings such as relief, satisfaction, sympathy, or anger: There, now I can have some peace!

Definitions ripped from dictionary.com to aviod confusion.


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Jim

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[dove 0]

How about:

your : of or relating to you or yourself or yourselves especially as possessor or possessors , agent or agents , or object or objects of an action

you're : you are

[Jessica 0]

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Definitions ripped from dictionary.com to aviod confusion.

You mean avoid confusion?

Lord help us. Adults aren't going to suddenly learn to write in a way that doesn't offend your sensibilities because you make a post pointing out a very common error. I should know.

Skydiving is for cool people only

[indyz 1]

I think a lesson in the proper use of apostrophes (see, no apostrophe in "apostrophes," because it isn't possessive or a contraction!) is in order. See attached.

[billvon 2,998]

Your right! I never thought about the grammar stuff weve been overlooking. Perhaps people will improve they're usage a bit.

I was once sitting in the dorm lounge with Ken, a friend of mine. He said "What's up?" I remarked that it was a bad idea to end a sentence with a preposition.

Just then Leo the Australian came in, looking very furtive. He saw us and ran up the stairs. Ken thought for a moment and then said "What's that man from down under up to?" thus managing to end a sentence in _five_ prepositions. He was very proud of himself.

"The grammar police are going to get you," I warned him. He immediately said "OK, what's that man from down under up to, asshole?"

[hohonukai 0]

LMAO!!

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All the cat's are out of the bag.

No! Wrong! Totally wrong! Where'd you learn this? Stop doing it!

LMAO!!!

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hehehe (still giggling)

[Jessica 0]

That made me laff.

OK, here's my favorite grammar-snob site.

www.juvalamu.com/qmarks

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[Skyflier 0]

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Lord help us. Adults aren't going to suddenly learn to write in a way that doesn't offend your sensibilities because you make a post pointing out a very common error. I should know.

[Shark 0]

I thought you were going to throw in: it's, its, who's, and whose. And don't forget "a lot" is "a" and "lot." But then again, I wouldn't know (or is that no?)

[FallRate 0]

I have read that to end a sentence with a preposition is not a poor grammatical choice, considering that there are many examples in classical English literature. Apparently it is a realitively new form of snobbery, invented to distinguish the Well Breed from the Unfortunates in a largely literate society.

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[FallingMarc 0]

[snobby English accent]I believe you meant to say "Well Bred," my good man, not "Well Breed." Ahaha. Buttered scones, anyone?[/snobby English accent]

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[ernokaikkonen 0]

>>Apparently it is a realitively new form of snobbery, invented
>>to distinguish the Well Breed from the Unfortunates in a largely
>> literate society.

>[snobby English accent]I believe you meant to say "Well Bred,"
>my good man, not "Well Breed." Ahaha. Buttered scones,
>anyone?[/snobby English accent]

Also, old chap, I do believe he meant to say "relatively", not "realitively". No buttered scones for me, thank you, but let's have a nice cup of tea and some jolly good cucumber sandwiches.

Sir Erno

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[Viking 0]

i aint understood a durn thang you dun said there jimbo! You best break that fancy speak into somthin us simple minded folk can reed b/c i sure as hell cant.

Did i mention i have a spelling problem among other things and generally could care less about grammer?

and the kicker (your going to love this shit)....my mom is a college level english teacher!!!!! LOL

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[jtval 0]

since your all in an educational mood refresh my memory about then and than

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[sangiro 26]

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since your all in an educational mood refresh my memory about then and than

Also, can you explain the proper use of tit and tat?

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Sangiro

[jtval 0]

yea I posted a picture of it a while ago..

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[sangiro 26]

Are you following me around in the forums today?

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[sunshine 2]

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since your all in an educational mood refresh my memory about then and than
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Also, can you explain the proper use of tit and tat?

I can't do then/than or tit/tat but i can do ketchup/catsup.
Ketchup – A thick, smooth sauce made from tomatoes.

Catsup – A condiment made from tomatoes, water, sugar, and other spices.

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[BikerBabe 0]

LMAO about the apostrophes...that bugs me, too.

But my current grammar pet peeve is broken/broke.

I swear, every time I see a sign that says "please use other door, this one is broke" I grab the nearest marker and add the "n" to the end.

Grrrrrr....

"Broke" is the past tense of the verb "to break," as in, "I broke my leg."

"Broken" is an adjective, as in, "my leg is broken".

Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!

[billvon 2,998]

> believe you meant to say "Well Bred," my good man, not "Well
> Breed."

Actually, based on the subject of the thread, I do believe he intended "We'll breed."

[FallRate 0]

Typos...again, beer before posting.

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[skydiverchick 0]

MY HEAD HURTS
All this grammar is confusing

Mother Hen

[lummy 4]

I wonder if their problem is if they're falling asleep in english class and there fore not learning anything? Then Again, there could be other reasons

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[ernokaikkonen 0]

>I swear, every time I see a sign that says "please use other
> door, this one is broke" I grab the nearest marker and add
>the "n" to the end.

But what if the door was just short on cash?

oh dear this was just lame...

[seedy 0]

I wonder if their problem is if they're falling asleep in english class and there fore not learning anything?

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OK people, since we are having grammar lessons, let's keep it correct.
Don't you mean "therefore"?

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