I’m buried in homework but I will take a few minutes to write some thoughts. I’ve been feeling bad for Maria Shriver and the heartbreak and pain she and her children are feeling. People behave as if they have no idea of the pain they cause others. But I do know that time heals wounds. It’s little comfort in the beginning though. Enough about that.
This week, I took the grammar test for my writing class. I won’t put you to sleep with the details but I only missed 4 out of 75 so I’m happy. If only the Info Systems class were as easy. Here’s your tip of the day—some things I see all the time from otherwise-intelligent Americans.
“They’re”, “there”, and “their” are different words. Here’s how to use them: They’re sitting there in their car. See? Simple.
Would’ve, should’ve, could’ve—I’m sorry to break the news but there’s no such thing as would of, should of or could of. If I were your homeschool Mom, I’d harp more on this so count your blessings if you’re not my child.
“Then” and “than” are not interchangeable. I know, life isn’t fair. “Then” refers to time sequences, as in, “Do the dishes, then wipe off the table.” “Than” is for comparisons, as in, “I like chocolate better than vanilla.”
I’m tired so that’s all the grammar tips I can muster. See ya next week. If you ARE a homeschool mom, I just gave you tomorrow’s English lesson. :-)
Good job with the test and thank you for the grammar review! English is my second language after all...(clearing throat) I meant Ebonics.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Sinda, you make me laugh. Ebonics was your second language and English is your third, is that what you're saying?
ReplyDeleteI think, in general (well, okay I don't know how many people do know, I must be referring to myself :), people know these rules... but then you either start talking or writing quickly and forget, and sometimes it is hard to catch them because your brain just doesn't see them. They do sound an awful lot alike. It frustrates me when I do it.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately for me, my brain DOES see them and I see these three fairly often.
ReplyDeleteI can see them in other people's work but not my own. :) Unless I leave the situation for a little and then come back. I have to detach myself from my words/work.
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