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English Grammar

How important is the correct use of English grammar and punctuation to you on social networking sites? If you see something mis-spelt on Facebook are you itching to correct it, or does it not detract from the what you are reading?


Created By on 27/11/2012

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reenie
10th Feb 2016 18:14:16 (Last activity: 10th Feb 2016 22:04:06)
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I hate it when people say a 'bit' of liquid instead of a 'drop' TVs chefs do it all the time.
Response from john stewart made on 10th Feb 2016 22:04:06
i agree. learning all the time
john stewart
26th Jan 2016 17:19:33
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my english is very weak. getting better as i use network. Not wrote many letters in my life
Silversurfers Editor Original Poster
27th Nov 2012 08:21:36 (Last activity: 6th Jan 2016 20:01:14)
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But would you go so far as to correct this on a facebook page?
Response from Magdee made on 20th Nov 2015 12:24:43
Never. I hate grammar police. As long as I can understand it, what's the problem ?
Response from orchardlane made on 1st Dec 2015 12:25:20
Public notices are prone to errors of this nature.

One such related to an establishment's insurance cover regarding liability towards users of the facility.

There had been a safety rule change and we were informed that the insurance company would not longer "except" liability if a particular event occurred. I am sure they didn't really mean that.
Response from Fruitcake13 made on 6th Jan 2016 20:01:14
Ooh, bad! 🙂
orchardlane
6th Jan 2016 10:46:36 (Last activity: 6th Jan 2016 19:57:41)
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How about misuse of "me" and "I"??????
Response from Fruitcake13 made on 6th Jan 2016 19:57:41
Yes, that's another annoying one.
Goldfynche
4th Aug 2015 22:15:46
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I don't think it is that important, anymore. I believe that if you are familiar with that person. It becomes part of their character and personality.
Milliesmum
1st Jan 2015 19:58:20
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Silversurfers Editor said

How important is the correct use of English grammar and punctuation to you on social networking sites? If you see something mis-spelt on Facebook are you itching to correct it, or does it not detract from the what you are reading?


My current pet hate is "a big ask"
tearsofbloodinmyheart
6th Aug 2013 10:34:06
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me too,shouting at the tv that is.... i find american pronunciation particularly irritating along with the mis-use of a word (the reporter/commentator obviously thinks is cool/impressive to use) and made up words. sometimes though things can be right even though they sound wrong, ie wrigleys ad included the word teeth's, i can hear many shouting no no no teeth is plural but in this case it was used as an irregular plural, possessive.....ie the natural defenses belonging to the teeth...a good example is 'a wolf in sheep's clothing...i like things that make me think/investigate/learn.....keeps the mind active 😉
sadie
6th Aug 2013 08:36:42
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Thats true,to be honest,im getting more uptight about silly things the older i get and i have to talk to myself and tell myself to lighten up,otherwise im in danger of becoming a grumpy old woman.::Dont tell anyone,but i even shout at the telly.xx:-)
tearsofbloodinmyheart
5th Aug 2013 23:32:25
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tbh i don't think too much about it either, if we all sounded the same the world would be a boring place.
sadie
5th Aug 2013 22:20:38
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Ha ha i could speak proper if i wanted to,i just dont want to,ive got more important things to worry about xx
sadie
4th Aug 2013 23:54:11
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Well i definately dont speak good english because of where i live,ie the local dialect.I used to be a bit embarrassed about it,if there was anyone "posh" talking to me,but im not bothered now.Life is too short to get uptight about it.Besides,even prince charles pronounces house as hice.I do like words spelt properly though.
tearsofbloodinmyheart
2nd Aug 2013 11:09:43
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i think it's important...although having said that it's a pain to press the caps key at the start of each sentence. i write a lot and don't use capitals, the full stop and double space is sufficient to let someone know a new sentence has begun 9although ofor a 'professional piece i would always use:) ( just so know my business letters are prof.) erm is often used in speech when someone is thinking about what to say and whilst it's annoying would you prefer a silent gap? everyone should know their there from their they're, where, were and we're.....
Polly
8th Jan 2013 15:19:26
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For me its the spoken word, I find it irritating when someone keeps saying "you know" and "like" but up there at the top is "erm". My written grammar isn't all it should be but I do try to speak properly I work in the health sector and not being able to understand or to be understood is horrendous it can create such confusion. Perhaps I'm just being picky 😕
Sally Ann
27th Nov 2012 10:33:24
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We were fortunate enough to be brought up in an age when grammar and spelling were important and, yes, misuse or bad spelling is irritating, but it is humiliating to someone to correct a mistake unless you are in the position of appointed teacher. A lot of younger people went through a time of education when 'free-flow' was the idea; no puctuation, no grammar - just let the creative juices flow unhindered by such niceties. My children went through this and it was a very silly idea. I had to teach both of them grammar, spelling and how to construct a sentence that had the correct meaning. Blame the past education ideas and the generally now accepted 'e-speak' regarding the importance of grammar etc. The English language has passed through many ages, stages and phases. We might not like it, but we are just in another one.
Nutmeg
27th Nov 2012 08:56:01
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I have trouble understanding some posts the spelling and grammar are so bad! It doesn't bother me that much, but I do wonder how these individuals would manage if they had to write a job application for instance! 😕
kirktonlass
27th Nov 2012 08:14:41
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My pet hates are the misuse of your and you're, their and there, to and too etc.
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