10 grammar mistakes that make you look stupid

[TornadoRed]

I'm not trying to be a jerk here... Just seeing the same grammatical errors over and over and thought it would be time for a review.
10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid | IT Strategy | ZDNet UK (http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/it-strategy/2006/06/06/10-flagrant-grammar-mistakes-that-make-you-look-stupid-39273376/)


This one's a biggy on this forum;

#9: Then for than
No: The accounting department had more problems then we did.

Yes: The accounting department had more problems than we did.

[Dubbin1]

You don't have too be an jerk about it. I'm just kidding I think your rite. :laughing:

[XB70]

The number one grammar mistake is misusing apostrophes in plurals.

25 Mustang's In Stock!

I just ordered three gallon's of quick detailer.


What's worse, the plural apostrophe is never applied consistently throughout one post or even one sentence.

I had hamburger's with my friends at McDonalds. (If you didn't know McDonald's is possessive and requires an apostrophe, you flunk!)


I can see it now:

Saturday Grammar Class 101 at Autogeek, paid for by the Federal Government's "No Detailer Left Behind Program."

[CEE DOG]

Sinceriously, I appreciate the education you have provided me. :D I don't know if anyone uses then instead of than more then I do. I was aware that I do this often but unaware of how stupid it made me look. :rolleyes: At least this wasn't one of the 10 mistakes that make you feel stupid. Im the MAN

Seriously though, thanks for the tips. :xyxthumbs:

[Meghan]

I will be the first to admit I am "grammar" stupid and while we are here I can't spell. So with that said please don't expect to much from me! :dunno:

[Shane731]

I will be the first to admit I am "grammar" stupid and while we are here I can't spell. So with that said please don't expect to much from me! :dunno:

Well, you used to instead of too. I guess we can let it slide this once. :xyxthumbs:


That being said, I am willing to be the Chief of the Autogeek Spelling Police. I'm a stickler for good spelling and grammar in written communication. http://serve.mysmiley.net/characters/character0008.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net) http://forum.thescubasite.com/characters/character0229.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)

[Rob T]

Well, you used to instead of too. I guess we can let it slide this once. :xyxthumbs:




:laughing:

[Dubbin1]

Now I'm to too or two scared to post anything

[Rob T]

Now I'm to too or two scared to post anything

Their you go again! :D

[TornadoRed]

I'm glad you guys have a good since of humor.

[C. Charles Hahn]

I'm with the OP... I get rather flustrated (flustered + fustrated = flustrated) by some of the grammatical faux-pas I see on the web. It's like a tiny bit of the English language dies every time someone flagrantly makes a debauchery of it.

On the other hand, they say ignorance is bliss. Apparently, there are a LOT of people out there who are REALLY blissful. :bash:

:dunno::bolt:

[JohnHenry]

That being said, I am willing to be the Chief of the Autogeek Spelling Police. I'm a stickler for good spelling and grammar in written communication. http://serve.mysmiley.net/characters/character0008.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net) http://forum.thescubasite.com/characters/character0229.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)



We no theres know more better man for the job; Shane!

[kronos]

I know I'm guilty of occasionally committing mistake #7.



#7: Different than for different from
No: This setup is different than the one at the main office.

Yes: This setup is different from the one at the main office.

Yes: This setup is better than the one at the main office.



If English is my second language, do I get a pass? :poke:

[Dubbin1]

Their you go again! :D

Well I'm shure one of them was write.

[sohail99]

Lol!! this thread reminded me of a really hilarious video!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3y0CD2CoCs]YouTube - That Mitchell and Webb Look Series 4 - Episode 1 (Grammar Nazi)[/video]