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How to correctly use "'s" and "s'"

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Gothitil, Apr 6, 2011.

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  1. Gothitil

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    Are you a "Grammar Nazi"? If you are unfamiliar with that term, it is someone who constantly notices someone else's grammar mistakes. You don't have to correct them when you see them, you just always point them out to yourself, maybe become a little bit arrogant and say "How could they not know how to do that?"

    What are your opinions on people who do actually take grammar too seriously and correct everything wrong that they see?

    I NEED ANSWER! o3o

    Just curious too. :slight_smile:
     
    #1 Gothitil, Apr 6, 2011
  2. aidan

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    sometimes i feel like i'm the only person in the world who knows the difference between of and have :frowning2:
     
    #2 aidan, Apr 6, 2011
  3. Ethan

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    Unashamed Nazi right here. Still can't comprehend how people don't know the difference between their, they're, and there.
    I won't go out of my way to correct Internet folk's grammar skills, but I do notice it. Oh, how I notice it...
     
    #3 Ethan, Apr 6, 2011
  4. Wolfy

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    Oh yes, I do notice mistakes all the time.
    I can't say I have the best grammar, but I do think I have it pretty good.

    I wont correct it unless someones grammar really irritates me.
     
    #4 Wolfy, Apr 6, 2011
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    I think im a grammar nazi. thats one of the things i pride myself on. They're is noone on earth who pays more attention to grammar than i.

    :roflmao:
     
    #5 kettlkorn, Apr 6, 2011
  6. Giorria

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    I do notice these things, but then I know theres going to be times when I do the same stuff. I do sometimes correct my mistakes but if others can understand what I'm saying then I don't see the harm in any errors there. It also annoys me when people over the internet pick at someones errors just to cause trouble on other forums.
     
    #6 Giorria, Apr 6, 2011
  7. Zontar

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    Every time you misuse an apostrophe, God smites a kitten.
     
    #7 Zontar, Apr 6, 2011
  8. Z3ni

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    The only Grammaer Nazis thats a pain are the ones that insult your intelligence.
     
    #8 Z3ni, Apr 6, 2011
  9. Mr.Pushover

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    Grammar Nazi and Spelling Nazi here!
     
    #9 Mr.Pushover, Apr 6, 2011
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    Somewhat of a grammar Nazi here.
     
    #10 Arex, Apr 6, 2011
  11. Gothitil

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    Grammar as a whole encompasses word meanings, spelling, and of course the mainstream way we define grammar.

    So, a Grammar Nazi is in fact a Spelling Nazi, and a Definition Nazi like me. X-X

    (If you want a more exact definition, spelling is an integral part of grammar. Meaning it is one of the many parts of grammar.)
     
    #11 Gothitil, Apr 6, 2011
  12. endless poetry

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    Yes... I correct everything such as: are vs. is, who vs. whom, that vs. which =P

    I make a whole lot or errors myself in speech but no-one really catches me xD
     
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    The only thing I correct is
    bugs me sooooooo much. It's couldn't. And I cringe every time I see it wrong.

    Otherwise I just laugh other mistakes off.
     
    #13 Neoh, Apr 6, 2011
  14. Owen

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    My high school's better-than-expected English curriculum combined with my anal-retentive attention to detail and perfectionism lead me to be a grammar Natzi. I don't bother to correct people's grammar on the internet (I'd be here all day if I did), and I usually don't in real life, but there are certain things I just can't let slide: fewer vs. less, misuse of the word "ironic", good vs. well, and other things I can't think of now.

    I'm so sorry to do this and break my rule, but considering the nature of the thread... That colon is superfluous. A grammatically sound sentence would not include it. Superfluous colons are one of the things that really bug me.

    GOD YES!! This bothers me so much. Do people even consider the meaning of what they are saying? Think with your brain-words, people!
     
    #14 Owen, Apr 6, 2011
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    I notice poor grammar, but I don't feel the need to correct it.
     
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    I notice mistakes, but I make a fair share of them, so I don't really care that much when other people make mistakes.
     
    #16 Eric, Apr 6, 2011
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    I always forget how to do this. :frowning2:
     
    #17 RaRa, Apr 6, 2011
  18. TheEdend

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    I suck on grammar and I be you're worst nightmare.

    Also, I sometimes mess up on purpose just to annoy people. Specially if I know they are anal about it xD (sometimes I just really suck at it though...)
     
    #18 TheEdend, Apr 6, 2011
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    This.
     
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  20. GoinStag

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    I wouldn't call myself a "grammar nazi", although I do try to steer clear of simple grammatical errors. I'm not bothered when I see mistakes my by others. Not really a big deal to me so long as I can understand what they're typing lol.
     
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