Mangling the english language.
Nov 28, 2014 21:04:07 #
Whenever I see a word used incorrectly it makes me grit my teeth. One of the most abused is the use of the wrong word when 2 or more words sound alike. Like Threw and Through. Like to (direction) too (also) and two (number). Also abused is the use of the wrong tense. "I seen it" instead of " I saw it" "Me and him went" instead of "He and I went". It grieves me that adults are passing on this mangling to the next generation. I see it on TV. I see it even on UH forum. I hear it daily. I truly believe that many people do not even know that they are speaking or writing incorrectly and that is even more disturbing. I realize that language evolves over hundreds of years but what with all of the abbreviations and slang I wish that the basics would stay the same. It is a sad commentary upon our educational system that this is so common. Just blowing off some steam. Sorry I will stop gritting my teeth now.
Nov 28, 2014 21:30:29 #
Corolyn wrote:
Whenever I see a word used incorrectly it makes me... (show quote)
We (that would be you and I) probably have no idea of what they teach, or don't teach in schools these days regarding the English language, grammar, spelling, etc. This generation is learning how to "text" and not taught cursive writing. Perhaps these are the necessary survival skill of this time. Call us senior citizens, fossils or old farts but I still believe kids in schools in the USA should learn to read, write and speak standard English. A couple of books that are still useful in this regard are: The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. & E. B. White and the Harbrace College Handbook by John C. Hodges and Mary E. Whitten. QED
Nov 28, 2014 21:31:16 #
Nov 28, 2014 21:40:53 #
Hoot72
Loc: Lexington, KY
Corolyn wrote:
Whenever I see a word used incorrectly it makes me... (show quote)
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Nov 28, 2014 21:59:53 #
Nov 28, 2014 22:04:08 #
I try to be careful with MY spelling and MY use of grammar. I try not to make these mistakes but at times I do. On the other hand, It does not matter to me if you make mistakes, I really don't care. I don't care what level of education you have or if you mis-spell every other word. Your use of grammar means nothing.
The first step in communication is to listen. You bring on your own stress when you expect others to live up to your expectations when you should learn how to listen. Not hearing what you want to hear but to truly listen. What is spoken is more important than how it is said.
Perhaps it is time to evolve, to stop looking down on others and learn to accept others as they are.
The first step in communication is to listen. You bring on your own stress when you expect others to live up to your expectations when you should learn how to listen. Not hearing what you want to hear but to truly listen. What is spoken is more important than how it is said.
Perhaps it is time to evolve, to stop looking down on others and learn to accept others as they are.
Nov 28, 2014 22:41:34 #
Nov 28, 2014 23:27:24 #
O lny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, t he olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rgh it pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs psas it on !!"
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, t he olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rgh it pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs psas it on !!"
Nov 28, 2014 23:57:48 #
dirtpusher wrote:
O lny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rsch
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rsch
only problem is if you don't know what the words are supposed to be you cannot read the misspelled words. It is pretty amazing though and how quickly you can read it. But DirtPusher you have to admit it is hard to type it all wrong like that.
Nov 29, 2014 00:10:53 #
happy sailor wrote:
only problem is if you don't know what the words are supposed to be you cannot read the misspelled words. It is pretty amazing though and how quickly you can read it. But DirtPusher you have to admit it is hard to type it all wrong like that.
instinct kicks in. :lol: :thumbup:
Nov 29, 2014 03:06:50 #
My paricular bugbear: "Loose" instead of "Lose".
Bangee, yes is does matter because those two words have completely different meaning. If I were an employer looking at a CV of a potential employee and I saw a mistake like that, they wouldn't get the job. I demand a certain standard of literacy.
Bangee, yes is does matter because those two words have completely different meaning. If I were an employer looking at a CV of a potential employee and I saw a mistake like that, they wouldn't get the job. I demand a certain standard of literacy.
Nov 29, 2014 04:27:53 #
Corolyn wrote:
Whenever I see a word used incorrectly it makes me... (show quote)
Now what makes me think that you may not be perfect? :mrgreen:
Nov 29, 2014 05:38:52 #
My bugbear is "complimentary" and "complementary". The latter is frequently substituted with the former. Of course they have totally different meanings.
Nov 29, 2014 05:42:24 #
Jackinthebox wrote:
Now what makes me think that you may not be perfect? :mrgreen:
It was a bad start using 'english' sic in the title. I wish I was perfect grammatically but, sadly, I have come to realise I make far too many errors. I seem to be getting worse with age.
Nov 29, 2014 06:01:06 #
Skellum0 wrote:
It was a bad start using 'english' sic in the title. I wish I was perfect grammatically but, sadly, I have come to realise I make far too many errors. I seem to be getting worse with age.
Like "I wish I was" instead of "I wish I were".
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