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zebra · 05-19-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerF

I approve of this thread.

it's the polar opposite of your last epic adventure

FenwickHockey65 · 05-19-2009, 10:20 PM

Don't forget "its" and "it's."

"Look, it's a freaking Camaro!"

"That Toyota's missing its headlight..."

MerF · 05-19-2009, 10:20 PM

Not really. It's just of a different flavor, same end result.

MerF · 05-19-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Don't forget "its" and "it's."

"Look, it's a freaking Camaro!"

"That Toyota's missing its headlight..."

I actually have a problem with that, even though I know you are correct. I find myself constantly using an apostrophe as an ownership (as if it is the subject of the sentence). I can't think of a specific example, but I always got it wrong in college english papers.

bluch · 05-19-2009, 10:30 PM

boo english class

zebra · 05-19-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

boo english class

but you need the "3 Rs" - readin', ritin', & 'rithmatic!

FenwickHockey65 · 05-19-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerF

I actually have a problem with that, even though I know you are correct. I find myself constantly using an apostrophe as an ownership (as if it is the subject of the sentence). I can't think of a specific example, but I always got it wrong in college english papers.

Yeah, you just have to read it out loud to yourself without the apostrophe...

"The cat played with (it's/its) toys."

"The cat played with it is toys"...or "The cat played with its toys."

I used to get those mixed up sometimes until I started doing that.

tribone · 05-19-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

through-"I am through with this thread."
threw-"The engine threw a rod"
sell-"I have decided to sell my car."
sale-"I made the sale on Tuesday."
loose-"The lugnuts were loose."
lose-"The Camaro can never lose!"
mute-"I had to mute the radio."
moot-"It's a moot point."
choose-"You need to choose your races wisely."
chose-"I chose a 2SS over a GT500."
break-"I was tired, so I took a break."
brake-"The emergency brake handle is on the wrong side." (for you Vash.)
their-'Their tires were spinning through 2nd gear."
there-"There is no reason to get mad."
they're-"They're always bringing up the GT500."
your-"Hey, it's your car, do what you want to it."
you're-"You're crazy if you think an Xb is a cool vehicle."
forth-"Go forth and conquer!"
fourth-"I went through the traps in fourth gear."
to-"I went to the store after work."
too-"I like Camaro's and Mustangs, too."
two-"The car was two seconds faster than the truck."
wear-"There was a lot of wear visible on the cylinder walls."
where-"Where is my car?"

I'm sure there are others I have missed, but these are the misused words I see the most on many forums.

HTWLSS · 05-19-2009, 10:51 PM

Here's a couple:

1. The word is probably. Not, prolly.

2. The plural of Camaro is: Camaros. There's no apostrophe.
Correct: I saw a fleet of Camaros in the rail yard.
Incorrect: I saw a fleet of Camaro's in the rail yard.
Using an apostrophe before the "s" makes it possessive.
Correct: The Camaro's styling has several heritage cues.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Whoops....I just did a search for examples of that usage and look what I found! Sorry!

HeatherR · 05-19-2009, 11:19 PM

Thank you! As an English teacher reading certain posts can be painful!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-19-2009, 11:41 PM

Stripes NOT strips

This was terrible about two months ago...

zebra · 05-20-2009, 12:36 AM

it's also "Convenience & Connectivity"

MrIcky · 05-20-2009, 10:33 AM

This thread makes me laugh. Perhaps I should point you toward a Counterstrike or CoD:MW board to clean it up. This board contains veritable rocket-scientists in comparison. Half the reason I like it here is because I so rarely see a 'sentence' like:

LoL DoOdZ, me and CapnApAcH3 soooo pwnd u luzerz in the CROTCH hahaha-lern to snip n00bz!

Camaro509 · 05-20-2009, 11:08 AM

whuts rong with a fough rong werdfs betwean frends?

05-19-2009, 10:20 PM	#16
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Don't forget "its" and "it's." "Look, it's a freaking Camaro!" "That Toyota's missing its headlight..." __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

05-19-2009, 10:30 PM	#19
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	boo english class __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-19-2009, 10:51 PM	#23
HTWLSS Camaro Disciple Drives: Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: +45° 23' 30.0588", -122° 48' 7.3296" Posts: 658	Here's a couple: 1. The word is probably. Not, prolly. 2. The plural of Camaro is: Camaros. There's no apostrophe. Correct: I saw a fleet of Camaros in the rail yard. Incorrect: I saw a fleet of Camaro's in the rail yard. Using an apostrophe before the "s" makes it possessive. Correct: The Camaro's styling has several heritage cues. Thanks for letting me vent. Whoops....I just did a search for examples of that usage and look what I found! Sorry! __________________ How the Disciples help Chevrolet and Being a Camaro Disciple http://modernclassicsauto.com '68 Chevelle Malibu Coupe; '67 Chevelle Wagon; '99 Convertible Camaro SS #0069; '07 Z06; '06 Silverado Crew Cab 2500 4x4 dually; '14 Sonic RS Hatchback

05-19-2009, 11:41 PM	#25
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Stripes NOT strips This was terrible about two months ago... __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

05-20-2009, 11:08 AM	#28
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	whuts rong with a fough rong werdfs betwean frends? __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

05-19-2009, 10:20 PM	#17
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	Not really. It's just of a different flavor, same end result.

05-19-2009, 11:19 PM	#24
HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 769 View My Garage	Thank you! As an English teacher reading certain posts can be painful!

05-20-2009, 12:36 AM	#26
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	it's also "Convenience & Connectivity"

05-20-2009, 10:33 AM	#27
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	This thread makes me laugh. Perhaps I should point you toward a Counterstrike or CoD:MW board to clean it up. This board contains veritable rocket-scientists in comparison. Half the reason I like it here is because I so rarely see a 'sentence' like: LoL DoOdZ, me and CapnApAcH3 soooo pwnd u luzerz in the CROTCH hahaha-lern to snip n00bz!

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