Your Grammatical Forum Handbook - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Michelle42780 · 07-21-2010, 12:26 PM

I'm sure this or something similar has been posted before.... but you just can't stress this subject enough. I think this should be a sticky LOL

From: http://www.theprobabilist.com/10-mos...ords-in-blogs/

"Ok, so technically the following words aren’t misspelled. They’re misused. The reason you should review this list is because a spell checker won’t correct these for you. Make sure that you’ve got foolproof control over them (especially if you tend to write around 3:12 AM like I am now). Extensively misusing them throughout your posts may actually cost you a visitor or two every now and then because some folks do get caught up on these, which means they won’t focus 100 % of their attention on your incredibly valuable content!

1. Your - You’re
As mentioned above, your message might lose impact if you’re not paying attention to this number one word maltreatment. If you find it particularly difficult to separate them from each other, stop using ‘you’re’ altogether and notice how you are starting to improve your spelling.

2. Then - Than
The next step is then to tell yourself that it’s better late than never to get that vowel placement in order. Then your readers might find something more useful to comment on than your apparent spelling impediment.

3. Its - it’s
It’s best to write an article and its words properly for optimal reader engagement. Again, if you still fail to tell the difference without effort, just write how great it is not having to worry about misusing or misspelling words.

4. To - Too - Two
To write two posts per day, or not to write two posts per day. That too is the question.

5. Were - Where - We’re
Where in the world were you? We were at Billy’s and we’re staying for another day. Make sure your blog visitors do that too.

6. There - Their - They’re
They’re moving their cursor over there. By focusing more attention on proper word use, your visitors won’t highlight and pinpoint your mistakes.

7. A - An - And
A flawlessly written article serves as an eye-opener and should provide lasting value. Remember also that an abbreviation like SUV starts with a vowel pronunciation and requires an ‘an’ in front of it.

8. Off - Of
Of all the mistakes you could prevent from appearing, start off by checking out this common mix up. You should have paid attention at school when they told you not to write ’should of’. Or off your visitors go.

9. Here - Hear
Hear ye! Hear ye! Here is a blog worth reading. You can almost hear the distant clicks of new visitors finding their way over here this very moment.

10. Lose - Loose
But if you’re too loose on your writing discipline, you will end up losing those readers after a while. You’d have a bolt loose if you don’t apply these 10 writing rules from now on with greater care. You win some and you don’t lose anyone.

Can you find the misused or misspelled word in this article?

"

Juuuuust sayin.

Revo1 · 07-21-2010, 12:27 PM

WIN. This thread might be better titled "Your Grammatical Forum Handbook" or "Forum Grammar for Dummies"

Michelle42780 · 07-21-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

WIN. This thread might be better titled "Your Grammatical Forum Handbook" or "Forum Grammar for Dummies"

Nice! I'll change it

WadeWilson · 07-21-2010, 12:48 PM

Nice!! This should definitely be a sticky.

Tessa · 07-21-2010, 02:54 PM

What about "i"...can we hit the shift key....

2010 SSRS · 07-21-2010, 02:56 PM

what, who, when, where

WadeWilson · 07-21-2010, 03:07 PM

i think this is great. i wouldn't mind if more people saw this and used it as a tool. i love it! i'm sure others would agree, but i could be wrong though.

Xanthos · 07-21-2010, 03:08 PM

Section 10 - You'd have a bolt loose if you DON'T apply these...

It should be "if you didn't."
- X

PoorMansCamaro · 07-21-2010, 03:27 PM

I could care less...
Should be, "I couldn't care less."

philthy · 07-21-2010, 03:39 PM

How about the guys who keep using "break" when they should be using "brake". Example....

"My breaks are squealing and GM won't do anything about it."

Drives me nuts!

spyderbuddy · 07-21-2010, 03:45 PM

All hail the grammar police.

Are we going to have to learn punctuation also?

the nazi's are back

5thGenCamaroChick · 07-21-2010, 04:15 PM

I would like to add 'are-our' to the list please. "Are cars come with Brembo breaks."

messing with ya philthy

My-LS3 · 07-21-2010, 04:22 PM

Don't forget effect vs affect

tjbusa · 07-21-2010, 04:32 PM

Let me guess, your a school teacher???

07-21-2010, 12:26 PM	#1
Michelle42780 Cracker Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White/Beige Join Date: May 2010 Location: Azle, TX Posts: 557 View My Garage	Your Grammatical Forum Handbook I'm sure this or something similar has been posted before.... but you just can't stress this subject enough. I think this should be a sticky LOL From: http://www.theprobabilist.com/10-mos...ords-in-blogs/ "Ok, so technically the following words aren’t misspelled. They’re misused. The reason you should review this list is because a spell checker won’t correct these for you. Make sure that you’ve got foolproof control over them (especially if you tend to write around 3:12 AM like I am now). Extensively misusing them throughout your posts may actually cost you a visitor or two every now and then because some folks do get caught up on these, which means they won’t focus 100 % of their attention on your incredibly valuable content! 1. Your - You’re As mentioned above, your message might lose impact if you’re not paying attention to this number one word maltreatment. If you find it particularly difficult to separate them from each other, stop using ‘you’re’ altogether and notice how you are starting to improve your spelling. 2. Then - Than The next step is then to tell yourself that it’s better late than never to get that vowel placement in order. Then your readers might find something more useful to comment on than your apparent spelling impediment. 3. Its - it’s It’s best to write an article and its words properly for optimal reader engagement. Again, if you still fail to tell the difference without effort, just write how great it is not having to worry about misusing or misspelling words. 4. To - Too - Two To write two posts per day, or not to write two posts per day. That too is the question. 5. Were - Where - We’re Where in the world were you? We were at Billy’s and we’re staying for another day. Make sure your blog visitors do that too. 6. There - Their - They’re They’re moving their cursor over there. By focusing more attention on proper word use, your visitors won’t highlight and pinpoint your mistakes. 7. A - An - And A flawlessly written article serves as an eye-opener and should provide lasting value. Remember also that an abbreviation like SUV starts with a vowel pronunciation and requires an ‘an’ in front of it. 8. Off - Of Of all the mistakes you could prevent from appearing, start off by checking out this common mix up. You should have paid attention at school when they told you not to write ’should of’. Or off your visitors go. 9. Here - Hear Hear ye! Hear ye! Here is a blog worth reading. You can almost hear the distant clicks of new visitors finding their way over here this very moment. 10. Lose - Loose But if you’re too loose on your writing discipline, you will end up losing those readers after a while. You’d have a bolt loose if you don’t apply these 10 writing rules from now on with greater care. You win some and you don’t lose anyone. Can you find the misused or misspelled word in this article? " Juuuuust sayin. __________________ 2010 Camaro \| 2LT \| RS \| Summit White \| Beige Interior \| Born: 5/10/10 \| Purchased 5/28/10 Last edited by Michelle42780; 07-21-2010 at 12:45 PM.

07-21-2010, 12:27 PM	#2
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	WIN. This thread might be better titled "Your Grammatical Forum Handbook" or "Forum Grammar for Dummies" __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

07-21-2010, 02:54 PM	#5
Tessa Mischief Managed Drives: 2SS/RS RJT with silver rallys Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southbound Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	What about "i"...can we hit the shift key.... __________________

07-21-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
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07-21-2010, 03:08 PM	#8
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Section 10 - You'd have a bolt loose if you DON'T apply these... It should be "if you didn't." - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-21-2010, 12:48 PM	#4
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Nice!! This should definitely be a sticky.

07-21-2010, 03:07 PM	#7
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	i think this is great. i wouldn't mind if more people saw this and used it as a tool. i love it! i'm sure others would agree, but i could be wrong though.

07-21-2010, 03:27 PM	#9
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	I could care less... Should be, "I couldn't care less." __________________

07-21-2010, 03:39 PM	#10
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	How about the guys who keep using "break" when they should be using "brake". Example.... "My breaks are squealing and GM won't do anything about it." Drives me nuts! __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

07-21-2010, 03:45 PM	#11
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	All hail the grammar police. Are we going to have to learn punctuation also? the nazi's are back __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

07-21-2010, 04:15 PM	#12
5thGenCamaroChick Hey y'all :) Drives: Rosalee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast TN Posts: 437	I would like to add 'are-our' to the list please. "Are cars come with Brembo breaks." messing with ya philthy __________________ "Are you picking up what I'm laying down? Can you dig what I'm growing?"

07-21-2010, 04:22 PM	#13
My-LS3 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 117	Don't forget effect vs affect

07-21-2010, 04:32 PM	#14
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	Let me guess, your a school teacher??? __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************