Public Service Post
Please excuse the bitchiness of this post. I am not referring to anyone in particular, nor do I expect people to have perfect grammar all the time. I just get fed up with people who constantly make the same mistakes about 500 times in one post. So, here you go; please spread the news.
Your and you're: They have two different meanings. Please learn them. You're is a contraction of the words "you" and "are." Examples: You drive your car, but you're going to get a boat for your anniversary. You're a good person at heart, but your credit is terrible.
Its and it's: If you can't insert "is" instead of the "s", don't use the apostrophe. "It's" is a contraction of the words "it" and "is." Ex: The cat scratched its kitten by accident. It's a good thing I clipped her claws yesterday. Grammar is not that hard; it's pretty easy to pick up on its subtleties.
They're, there, and their: They're is a contraction of the words "they" and "are." If you can't stick the word "are" in the sentence, don't use "they're." Their is a possessive, not a place. Ex: The dog is over there, under the tree. They're going to take him home tomorrow, if he is still there and he gets along with their dog. There really isn't any reason for their rudeness; they're simply mean people.
Lose and loose, loser and looser: The rope around the horse's neck is too loose; he might shake it off. You're afraid you're going to lose the race tomorrow. Everyone says he is a loser, but I think he just needs to wear his pants a little looser.
Lie, lay, laid: I can understand how this one might be confusing, but please, please, please try to learn its usage. Ex: Lie down on the stretcher, Mr. Smith. I lay down on the bed and fell asleep yesterday. I laid the book on the table. I have to go lie down; I have a headache. The dog lay down on the porch after I told him, "Lie down, Fido!" Here's a good tip: People almost always lie, but forget about the past. Oh, and "Layed" is not a word. People may get laid, but only use "lay" for other past usages. Ex: Freddy got laid last night, because he lay down next to a really drunk and horny sorority girl after the party.
Paid vs. "payed": "Payed" is not a word. The proper past tense of the verb is "paid." Ex: I paid the credit card bill last night.
It's "skittish." NOT "skiddish" or "skidesh" or however the fuck you want to misspell it.
Compliment vs. complement: Compliment means "to express praise." Complement means "to complete" or "to supply needs." I complimented the couple on how well they seemed to complement each other; while she was quiet and preferred to listen, he liked to talk a lot and carry the conversation.
Weary vs. wary. Weary means tired, exhausted, sick of something, etc. Wary means suspicious, on guard, being watchful of danger. I'm very weary of people confusing the two!
Being a vegan is NOT the same thing as being a vegetarian. Being a vegetarian simply means you don't eat meat. A vegan consumes absolutely no animal products of any kind. This includes milk, cheese, eggs, and many, many other products, some as innocuous as vitamins and the like.
Finally, it's grammar, not grammer, okay?
Your and you're: They have two different meanings. Please learn them. You're is a contraction of the words "you" and "are." Examples: You drive your car, but you're going to get a boat for your anniversary. You're a good person at heart, but your credit is terrible.
Its and it's: If you can't insert "is" instead of the "s", don't use the apostrophe. "It's" is a contraction of the words "it" and "is." Ex: The cat scratched its kitten by accident. It's a good thing I clipped her claws yesterday. Grammar is not that hard; it's pretty easy to pick up on its subtleties.
They're, there, and their: They're is a contraction of the words "they" and "are." If you can't stick the word "are" in the sentence, don't use "they're." Their is a possessive, not a place. Ex: The dog is over there, under the tree. They're going to take him home tomorrow, if he is still there and he gets along with their dog. There really isn't any reason for their rudeness; they're simply mean people.
Lose and loose, loser and looser: The rope around the horse's neck is too loose; he might shake it off. You're afraid you're going to lose the race tomorrow. Everyone says he is a loser, but I think he just needs to wear his pants a little looser.
Lie, lay, laid: I can understand how this one might be confusing, but please, please, please try to learn its usage. Ex: Lie down on the stretcher, Mr. Smith. I lay down on the bed and fell asleep yesterday. I laid the book on the table. I have to go lie down; I have a headache. The dog lay down on the porch after I told him, "Lie down, Fido!" Here's a good tip: People almost always lie, but forget about the past. Oh, and "Layed" is not a word. People may get laid, but only use "lay" for other past usages. Ex: Freddy got laid last night, because he lay down next to a really drunk and horny sorority girl after the party.
Paid vs. "payed": "Payed" is not a word. The proper past tense of the verb is "paid." Ex: I paid the credit card bill last night.
It's "skittish." NOT "skiddish" or "skidesh" or however the fuck you want to misspell it.
Compliment vs. complement: Compliment means "to express praise." Complement means "to complete" or "to supply needs." I complimented the couple on how well they seemed to complement each other; while she was quiet and preferred to listen, he liked to talk a lot and carry the conversation.
Weary vs. wary. Weary means tired, exhausted, sick of something, etc. Wary means suspicious, on guard, being watchful of danger. I'm very weary of people confusing the two!
Being a vegan is NOT the same thing as being a vegetarian. Being a vegetarian simply means you don't eat meat. A vegan consumes absolutely no animal products of any kind. This includes milk, cheese, eggs, and many, many other products, some as innocuous as vitamins and the like.
Finally, it's grammar, not grammer, okay?