Yes, you read it right. This is a guide to grammar. (I wasn't sure this should go to Tutorials section since this isn't server related) Do we really need one? We are mature! Yes, but I need to point out a few common mistakes ._. ~Difference between you're and your~ This is the MOST common mistake I've seen...everywhere.... yes, everywhere. Let's summarize this a bit Your = Possessive Adjective You're = You are (Contraction/Short form) Your "sword", Your "exam" etc, "Your" is always beside a Noun/Pronoun. What about You're? Yes, nouns are also used beside it. But try to expand "You're" into "You are" if you aren't sure. E.g. I like your dog. <-- Right. I like youre dog. <-- (I like you're dog) <-- (I like you are dog), which will eventually turn you into a dog. People don't do this mistake, they just replace "you're" with "your", making the typing easier. E.g. Your so awesome <--- Wrong ._. You're so awesome <-- Right Just keep in mind that "You're" is a contraction of "You are" and you'll slowly begin to notice the mistakes... Similar cases : "His" and "He's" ~Using Apostrophe~ All of these mistakes are because of this one main reason: People are lazy to use an apostrophe " ' sign" (No offense!) , which sometimes lead to different meanings... E.g. Aw he'll get banned. Aw hell get banned. Notice the difference? Yeah, the second sentence will lead you to trouble, 12h mute, etc. Let's take a look at another sentence, shall we? E.g. She'll pick up the shells. Shell pick up the shells. However, this is less common than the first one (which I've seen several times). ~ Will edit and add more if I find / remember some
You forgot to point out than and then. Anyways everyone is too lazy to always check over what they write. They tend to write as how they would text. This is a forum so no one really cares if you make a few spelling/grammar mistakes
^^ Please don't double post. Try using the Edit button. Than and then >.<' I will, but maybe tomorrow. @.@ Sleepy. And got another word from your post. xD Eeyup. But I did this for games and chatting xD ._. It's just that I can't stand still looking at "You're" and "Your", my hands are uncontrollable xD
Hehe same with me, I always read what I write multiple times to catch any mistakes I make. It's a habit, that's why I usually edit my post when I see one. I think it just makes it more formal and professional xd
Noted. But that isn't that common o,o' Nu ploblum too tank mah Anyway xD The to-do-list Than/Then Anyway/Anyways To/Too
I'm only 16 xD Besides, it will be a total failure, just look @KinqCake and @Kaiden , look at their very professional Grammar after reading my topic xP et eez nais, eezn't eet?
Never start a sentence with "and" I was always taught in school that you should never start a sentence with and, but or because. They were strictest on the "and" rule, though. Thanks for making this guide - I hope people keep it in mind. When I see things like "your sword" "your base", I cringe and die a little bit inside >.> Will you add more to it? Its vs It's, than vs then, they're vs there vs their, etc. ^_^
Wow. Never knew the "And" rule. Thanks sir. And yeah xD I totally forgot Its vs It's Dx I was going to do it with You're vs Your. Bad brain. ;-; Of course, I need to expand this. I was just way too sleepy to do anything yesterday except replying comments xP
