english 101, lesson two Options

[sammi rules you]

Welcome to class today! Today's lesson will be over spelling.

If you don't spell words correctly, people will think you're unintelligent.

Here are some commonly misspelled words on this forum, with the misspellings to the right:

misspelled mispell
where were
our/are are/our
my mah
shit shyt
asian azn
back baq
the letter "o" 0

The right column spellings are incorrect. Do not spell these words that way.

Yes, this lesson is shorter than the other, but these are just words Ms. Kim and I have noticed to be misspelled often.

Don't forget, our test will be on Friday.

[heyyfrankie]

i think you should add XANGA
so many people spell it XANG3R AND XANGURRR.

[xMiZziexKiMx]

^ haha yeahh

[racoons > you]

also, can we have alesson on correct use of

who's vs whose?

[*mipadi*]

also, can we have alesson on correct use of

who's vs whose?

Who's is a contraction for "who is," as in "Who's going to the store today?" (It's also less commonly used as a contraction for "who has.")

Whose is possessive, as in "Whose shoe is this?" (Note that it is the possessive form of both "who" and "which.")

[demolished]

Welcome to class today! Today's lesson will be over spelling.

If you don't spell words correctly, people will think you're unintelligent.

Here are some commonly misspelled words on this forum, with the misspellings to the right:

misspelled    mispell
where      were
our/are      are/our
my          mah
shit          shyt
asian        azn
back        baq
the letter "o"    0

The right column spellings are incorrect. Do not spell these words that way.

Yes, this lesson is shorter than the other, but these are just words Ms. Kim and I have noticed to be misspelled often.

Don't forget, our test will be on Friday.

haha, i already know it. i think everyone know it cus its internet.

[iheartjohn]

How about "bcuz" and "because"?

[*stephinika*]

nice lesson guys...and yeah, because is always spelled wrong too... i really hate that.

[*xcaitlinx*]

i spell some of those words like "back = bac" and "y" instead of "why" in slang. it's not because i don't know how to spell them, it's because i'm too lazy to type out the whole word...

[heyyfrankie]

i also want add a few more.

its SEX not secks
its HOT not hawt
its THE not thuh or duh or da
its LIKE not lyke

i'm sure there are more.

[megan_x3]

Yeah, a lot of people have done that past years through teens. I've done those slangs like
the > dah
what > wut
you > u
your > ur
etc .. I just always find things that I would love but then suddenly change it after awhile. I find it not cool typing like the way , dah , wut , u , ur ..

[antix10_kos]

haha, I just noticed something great. In the links at the bottom, it said spelling for 5-12 year olds....now, now, I think that most of the community on cB is above the age of 12. Therefore, you should know how to spell simple words like:

"the", "some", "why", "your","you"......

You should also know some basic grammar, such as:
The difference between "your" and "you're" and when to use them...

EXAMPLES:
(possesive) Your username is lame. (abbrevation for "you are") You're going to need a new username.

Their, there, and they're and how to use them properly:

EXAMPLES:
(preposition, describes a location, place, or time) There is such a thing as dumb people. You can tell who they are by the looks on (possesive) their faces as they read this post. (abbrevation of "they are") They're totally dumbfounded by what I've said.

[sammi rules you]

^ yea that had been gone over already..

and yes, people should know these things, but there's a lot of members on cb who apparently don't.

[*chaneun*]

What about lol vs. lolz or lolerz

[sammi rules you]

^ that's not really a word..

[sporadic]

who vs. whom? =]


oh, and

the; tha


I just read this post where some guy said "tha" repeatedly and it was bugging me.

[*mipadi*]

who vs. whom? =]

Who is a nominative pronoun (i.e. it is a subject), as in "Who is wearing the blue shirt?"

Whom is an objective pronoun (i.e. it is the object of a preposition), as in "With whom are you going to the movies tonight?" (In this case, whom is the object of with.) Note that this makes the common construct "Who are you going to the movies with tonight?" grammatically incorrect (doubly so because it is improper to end a sentence or phrase with a preposition, since prepositions require objects).

[*mona lisa*]

Don't forget about "eva" for "ever" and "4eva" and "forever".

Great lesson.

[DanielleMaria05]

LOL! Well, the spelling I can handle somewhat. Long as I can still figure out what the word is.

What bothers me most is "anyways" anyways isn't a word. It's ANYWAY!

[*mona lisa*]

^Ooh, that reminds me of "newayz". That's not a substitute for "anyway" people.

[yeseulx3]

i've been wondering...
how is "Lets" used in a sentence opposed to "Let's"?

[sammi rules you]

lets:

"His mom lets him do anything!"

let's:

"Let's go to the store."

let's is a contraction of "let" and "us".

[YourSuperior]

I've been seeing people put "tho" when it's actually supposed to be though.

[xenosaga]

"ppl" should be changed to "people". I think we should have an online dictionary
here!


edit://also "ayte" and "aight" is NOT A WORD! it should be "all right". stupid slang words

[senoritacheese]

This time I really did miss the test didn't I? That sucks. Well I might miss the test for this lesson also. I'm in a fine arts day camp, and this is the first time I've been on the internet all week. With the day camp and other activities I don't have much time to get on the internet.

[*Azarel*]

also, can we have alesson on correct use of
who's vs whose?

And also they're / their / there.

[*basick*]

also a lesson on the difference between

"I couldn't care less" and "I could care less"

I always see those used interchangably

[The-Mach-Hare]

EXAMPLES:
(possesive) Your username is lame. (abbrevation for "you are") You're going to need a new username.

Their, there, and they're and how to use them properly:

EXAMPLES:
(preposition, describes a location, place, or time) There is such a thing as dumb people. You can tell who they are by the looks on (possesive) their faces as they read this post. (abbrevation of "they are") They're totally dumbfounded by what I've said.

thanks, but if you were aware, we were already taught that in our first lesson. and, we already have a teacher.

[heyyfrankie]

thanks, but if you were aware, we were already taught that in our first lesson. and, we already have a teacher.

if you would of read the next reply, you would of noticed that sammi said that same things you just did.

[duplicatex0x0x0]

I.e. vs. E.g.

e.g.: exempli gratia
He had the best software, e.g., Photoshop, Limewire, and Aim.

i.e.: id est
Jocelynn is the dunce—i.e., she wasn’t very smart.

2-cents

[crazeegirl411]

also a lesson on the difference between

"I couldn't care less" and "I could care less"

I always see those used interchangably

Both makes sense? "I couldn't care less" is when you care so little, there's no way to care less. "I could care less" is when you don't care about it, so you can care less about it...

I.e. vs. E.g.

e.g.: exempli gratia
He had the best software, e.g., Photoshop, Limewire, and Aim.

i.e.: id est
Jocelynn is the dunce—i.e., she wasn’t very smart.

2-cents

Oooh...interesting. I didn't know that.

[*x____duckii*]

I don't think this is necessary. People spell these words wrong on purpose.

[Aestuarium]

Internet is infested with n00bism... I hate how they write.
They probably think it's "kEwL" but it isn't, it's annoying. I've even met n00b wannabes and it's not right at all. You should give out lessons. :P

[*Azarel*]

People spell these words wrong on purpose.

Um. Obviously.

You should give out lessons. :P

That's what they're doing.

[yellowgurl]

you and u. lolz. sooo... wheres the results of my test. from the previous ones.

[Spirited Away]

girl and gurl.

[Musouka]

Who is a nominative pronoun (i.e. it is a subject), as in "Who is wearing the blue shirt?"

Whom is an objective pronoun (i.e. it is the object of a preposition), as in "With whom are you going to the movies tonight?" (In this case, whom is the object of with.) Note that this makes the common construct "Who are you going to the movies with tonight?" grammatically incorrect (doubly so because it is improper to end a sentence or phrase with a preposition, since prepositions require objects).

A good way to figure out if you should use 'whom' or 'who:'

Take the beginning of the sentence up to where you must place 'whom' or 'who' and place it at the end. Example: "Are you going to the movies tonight with ***?" Then decide whether him/her or he/she fits in the sentence. If it is either him/her, then use whom. If it is either he/she, then use who. Example: "Are you going to the movies tonight with 'him?' You would not say 'with he.' Therefore, the sentence requires a 'whom.'

I love this thread. I am a writer, and misuse of grammar is one of my pet peeves.

[laxumaster8]

i think you should add XANGA
so many people spell it XANG3R AND XANGURRR.

haha, yeah....

[ORIGINELLAIDEE]

It should be your own decision on how to write anything its a free country and using and substituting any word for your own is like making YOUR own layout or picture. you can do anything if you feel like it. people shouldn't change or not change just because you think it's annoying if a person didn't like how you yourself use youre expression you would be like F-off because its how you express yourself. If anyone chooses to use those same chracteristics to post there voice and to show off an example of themselves its there right. im not going on about snotty people talking about somthing they dont undersatnd and dont choose to understand im not making, no ones making anyone do anything they dont wnat to do. i can tawk lyke diz or not so can you. im just saying their is a post about people typing diffrently, so its ok to post about someone or something looking differently or having something different just because you people talking crap dont want to have anything with this.

[*Azarel*]

It should be youre decision on how to write anything its a free country and using and substituting any word for your own is like making YOUR own layout or picture. you can do anything if you feel like it. people shouldn't

... Nobody's forcing anybody to spell correctly. Christ. They're just trying to educate the masses.

Because to be honest. What kind of self-respecting intellectual would allow himself or herself to type like a fucking retard? Yeah. That's what I thought.

[*tweeak*]

Because to be honest. What kind of self-respecting intellectual would allow himself or herself to type like a fucking retard? Yeah. That's what I thought.

our valedictorian does, actually. you woiuld really never know...

[*Azarel*]

our valedictorian does, actually. you woiuld really never know...

.... Wow. I hate dumbing myself dumb, and most people do. It makes me feel like I'm degrading myself. I mean, doesn't it just gnaw at their self-respect and credibility when they type incoherently?

[*tweeak*]

You would think. But to be honest, she doesn't come off as particularly smart in person either. i guess she just has an amazing memory and studies all the time. she's very sweet, it's just...nonsensible

[*basick*]

Both makes sense?  "I couldn't care less" is when you care so little, there's no way to care less.  "I could care less" is when you don't care about it, so you can care less about it...

I couldn't care less = You don't care at all so there is no way you can care less.
I could care less = You care so you are able to care less.

i think..

[*tweeak*]

not if used sarcastically

[*Azarel*]

You would think. But to be honest, she doesn't come off as particularly smart in person either. i guess she just has an amazing memory and studies all the time. she's very sweet, it's just...nonsensible

... she doesn't come off as smart? Hm. That's not the intellectual sort I was referring to.

To me, intellectuals are informed; they speak confidently, knowing what they say is true (at least to them) and are able to back such statements up with credible sources. They should (and do) give off an impression that they are smart, or just even logical.

[*tweeak*]

... she doesn't come off as smart? Hm. That's not the intellectual sort I was referring to.

To me, intellectuals are informed; they speak confidently, knowing what they say is true (at least to them) and are able to back such statements up with credible sources. They should (and do) give off an impression that they are smart, or just even logical.

She seems intellectual in class, just not particularly out of it. Not that she ever seems dumb, of course, just not valedictorian-esque. But yes, I agree. I think I seem smarter than I actually am. People are always shocked at the pathetic state of my grades.

[ORIGINELLAIDEE]

What kind of self-respecting intellectual would allow himself or herself to type like a f**king retard? Yeah. That's what I thought.

just becAuse u think its that doesnt mean anyone else does. if i wanna tawk lyke this den let me b ight

typing like that isnt like prostituting yourself. its away of expression

[*Azarel*]

She seems intellectual in class, just not particularly out of it. But yes, I agree. I think I seem smarter than I actually am. People are always shocked at the pathetic state of my grades.

There's a difference between being academically smart and then being intellectually smart. I hate when people think that people who do well academically are actually really smart. One of the valedictorians of my class is the dumbest shit ever. I don't consider her smart, not in the least, even though she has the 4.0.

I myself have been called smart on account of grades and such, but I'm really not. Hell, I got a D in math this year. The thing is, though, grades are never really fair. People cheat all the time to get ahead, so how do you know if they're truly "smart" or not? Teachers grade with different levels of difficulty, so how can you judge if someone is smart or not by their grades? Then there are those with real potential, that really are smart. Some of the most intelligent people I've ever talked to have failed classes. Because they didn't try in school. Grades and school are no way to guage one's level of intelligence. You have to watch the way they hold themselves and how they speak.

Despite the grades though, I am confident in what I say, I stick with what I say, I defend it, and (ha, in case you couldn't tell) I'm clearly an elitist, so I guess I consider myself an intellect to some degree, especially when compared to a lot of cB members. Anyway. This is way off topic now and I digress. Yay for English lessons.

just beacuse u think its that doesnt mean anyone elase does. if i wanna tawk lyke this den let me b ight
WUN BITCH

You want to give off the impression that you're an idiot, go right on ahead. Just don't expect any respect from people.

[*tweeak*]

That's very true; I like the way you phrased that. I'd go on, but I should get back on topic and not unintentionally paraphrase everything you say in agreement.

And back to the topic.

[crazeegirl411]

A good way to figure out if you should use 'whom' or 'who:'

Take the beginning of the sentence up to where you must place 'whom' or 'who' and place it at the end. Example: "Are you going to the movies tonight with ***?" Then decide whether him/her or he/she fits in the sentence. If it is either him/her, then use whom. If it is either he/she, then use who. Example: "Are you going to the movies tonight with 'him?' You would not say 'with he.' Therefore, the sentence requires a 'whom.'

I love this thread. I am a writer, and misuse of grammar is one of my pet peeves.

That's interesting. I'm glad I read that =).

You would think. But to be honest, she doesn't come off as particularly smart in person either. i guess she just has an amazing memory and studies all the time. she's very sweet, it's just...nonsensible

"nonsensical" ;P

[pepsiplease08]

that is a good way to remember "who" and "whom"

and also, people need to know how to spell sorry

isn't that like the first lesson you learn in life?!?

c'mon saying "sorry" is manners, and i don't like when people pretend they don't know how to spell. they act all ditzy saying "ohh really i thought it was sorrie"

[Spirited Away]

just becAuse u think its that doesnt mean anyone else does. if i wanna tawk lyke this den let me b ight
typing like that isnt like prostituting yourself. its away of expression

If you want to type like that, no one will stop you but that doesn't mean we have to like that kind of writing. You don't have to stop but others don't have to not tell you to stop. You understand? You can type how you want, we can complain however we want about your typing. Works both ways, see?

[sadolakced acid]

wen ken i ghet me next leson dis 1 taht me bery wel.

[Spirited Away]

^ From what I'm seeeeeeing, you still ain't learning, grasshopper.

[*mipadi*]

It should be your own decision on how to write anything its a free country and using and substituting any word for your own is like making YOUR own layout or picture. you can do anything if you feel like it. people shouldn't change or not change just because you think it's annoying if a person didn't like how you yourself use youre expression you would be like F-off because its how you express yourself. If anyone chooses to use those same chracteristics to post there voice and to show off an example of themselves its there right. im not going on about snotty people talking about somthing they dont undersatnd and dont choose to understand im not making, no ones making anyone do anything they dont wnat to do. i can tawk lyke diz or not so can you. im just saying their is a post about people typing diffrently, so its ok to post about someone or something looking differently or having something different just because you people talking crap dont want to have anything with this.

Because, you know, the way to express yourself is to invent your own grammar and spelling rules so that no one else can understand you.

[sadolakced acid]

the amerikan waay ove spelin is n e way that gets mesage akross.

[Musouka]

Because, you know, the way to express yourself is to invent your own grammar and spelling rules so that no one else can understand you.

Go ahead and express yourself on a resume then. Absolutely use the easy way to write. Then use the slang during an interview.

[sadolakced acid]

Go ahead and express yourself on a resume then. Absolutely use the easy way to write. Then use the slang during an interview.

it works when you're interviewing to be a games tester for nintendo.

if you show up with a tie, you'r automatically out of consideration.

[*mipadi*]

Go ahead and express yourself on a resume then. Absolutely use the easy way to write. Then use the slang during an interview.

Were you responding to my post as though I was being serious?

[Musouka]

Actually... it was something to be added to your sarcasm. Not really in response to you. Maybe I should have clarified that. Your sarcasm was most obvious, of course.

it works when you're interviewing to be a games tester for nintendo. 

if you show up with a tie, you'r automatically out of consideration.

I beg to differ. A games tester is someone that must provide feedback. If a person seems petty, they most likely wont hire. They do not need people that will just say: "OH MAN! It is just so awesome... the colors... whoooo!" They want professional feedback, and require technical problems to be discovered.

[crazeegirl411]

Wouldn't they want a tester to go for something a general audience (or game player) would feel? Not for something professional.

[sadolakced acid]

Actually... it was something to be added to your sarcasm. Not really in response to you. Maybe I should have clarified that. Your sarcasm was most obvious, of course.
I beg to differ. A games tester is someone that must provide feedback. If a person seems petty, they most likely wont hire. They do not need people that will just say: "OH MAN! It is just so awesome... the colors... whoooo!" They want professional feedback, and require technical problems to be discovered.

i read an article on it in time magazine...

i think what they want is to see if the gameplay is ok. the game programmers can easily detect teh technical problems. but they designed the game, they know how to beat it, so they can't really play it.

[HoodieObsessed]

EDIT//

Oh whatever, I'll stop arguing. I did the last quiz, it was fun.

[sadolakced acid]

umm, alot of those are on purpose tho...this wasn't on the list but such as "tho", sure you should spell it "though" but umm, i'm too lazy to type three more keys? ya good excuse

still, alot of those arn't spelling mistakes, they are shortened versions of the words that people use on purpose. Like azn, mah, and shyt. they use it cause they think it looks cool or something I donno. but I'm pretty sure they know that's not technically how it's spelt, and if they don't than well...   enough said.
why? Unless you find someone writting like that on an english paper why should you care? It's a forum on the internet, who cares if ppl want to abriviate some of their words to make it "easier" for them?   

People who get all upadee about this kinda stuff annoys me. Just cool down and don't take it seriusly, if you don't like the way they write, just ignore it. It won't kill you.
I agree  just by telling somone that spells "asian", "azn" that they are spelling it wrong won't make any difference. they already KNOW they are spelling it wrong. They are spelling it wonrg ON PURPOSE. It's "internet slang" and hint hint, guess where we are? ON THE INTERNET 

I think realizing the difference between "are/our" is a very useful, and helpful topic. This can be carried into writting things besides on the internet, and people who use those incorrectly do not realize they are doing so. I think you should have more things like that, rather than things that ppl spell wrong on purpose.

Just my opinion. I can be wrong, and lame, so please don't put me on your enemy list    where ever that might be.

alot isn't a word.

[sofoolish]

sure..

[edit]hey don't spam ok? we're going to have to subtract from your post count if you do.

This post has been edited by kryogenix: Jul 13 2005, 02:56 PM

[Spirited Away]

^ what on earth is that? Uh, that is... what does that has to do with the topic...

[ldy_kari]

Yeah, a lot of people have done that past years through teens. I've done those slangs like
the > dah
what > wut
you > u
your > ur
      etc .. I just always find things that I would love but then suddenly change it after awhile. I find it not cool typing like the way , dah , wut , u , ur ..

LOL! your username has "AZN" in it...
its "ASIAN"

[ldy_kari]

and "GIRL" not "grl" or "gurl" "ghurl" guh"

[*Azarel*]

LOL! your username has "AZN" in it...
its "ASIAN"

and "GIRL" not "grl" or "gurl" "ghurl" guh"

Please don't double post. There is an [edit] link at the top right of your post. Also, the irony. "ldy"

And your sig is vertically too large - 300px max.

[*brownsugar08*]

LOL! your username has "AZN" in it...
its "ASIAN"

I'm pretty sure she's fully aware of how to spell "asian".

[JoJo_x]

It was nice, but sometimes people accidently spell things wrong. For example, they are typing really quick, so the letters just become all mis-placed in the word. I am sure you can guess when they write something wrong on accident, or on purpose.

For example:

I thought your favorite number was 1, adn 2!!  You are so confusing!

^Did you notice the, "adn"? I am sure they know how to spell, "and", just a mistake.

Here is something people write on purpose:

iduno...wut do u think?"

iduno=purpose
wut=purpose
u=purpose

Again, this is the internet, sometimes you might not know if they write it on accident, or on purpose, but when they re-write it the same way over and over, it becomes obvious.

Just wanted to clairfy that, because on my old screename, i wrote, 'teh(the)', and someone started bashing me.

[*mipadi*]

It was nice, but sometimes people accidently spell things wrong. For example, they are typing really quick, so the letters just become all mis-placed in the word.

Exactly! That's why I have this great idea for an invention: a keyboard with a delete key! With my keyboard, you'll be able to correct those typos in a flash! I just need a rich venture capitalist to fund my startup.

Oh, wait...

[JoJo_x]

Exactly! That's why I have this great idea for an invention: a keyboard with a delete key! With my keyboard, you'll be able to correct those typos in a flash! I just need a rich venture capitalist to fund my startup.

Oh, wait...

Well, some people don't re-read their post, so the usually edit the mistake later on when people point it out.

[lilJdawg]

Nice lessons. (=

[HoodieObsessed]

alot isn't a word. 

Yes, well, you didn't capatalize the first letter of your sentence.

[Chii]

What bothers me most is "anyways" anyways isn't a word. It's ANYWAY!

actually...anyways is a word...

alot isn't a word.  

while we're on the thing about what's not a word, you should add "atleast" and "stupider/stupidest."

[*Azarel*]

actually...anyways is a word...
http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/3909/newayz8fb.png

Well. 'Anyways' maybe a word, but it's not grammatical.

[crazeegirl411]

Well. 'Anyways' maybe a word, but it's not grammatical.

"may be"

[*Azarel*]

"may be" 

I knew that. Honestly.

[sadolakced acid]

mayhaps errors are much fun.

[*Azarel*]

OH. "Weird" is not spelled i before e. >:[
And, same goes for "their," other Justin. >:[

[visualfusion]

www.engrish.com ... All the english errors you can make fun of and more.

[aznxdreamer]

we cant have to spell everything correctly. it would be a pain in the ass. we can have some exceptions like "u" "r". if cB had perfect spelling, it would be super boring and nerdy. JuS DoN tiPE lYk Dis and the whole forum wont flame at you.

[*tweeak*]

^how would it be a pain in the ass not to be an idiot?

[crazeegirl411]

we cant have to spell everything  correctly. it would be a pain in the ass. we can have some exceptions like "u" "r". if cB had perfect spelling, it would be super boring and nerdy. JuS DoN tiPE lYk Dis and the whole forum wont flame at you.

How is it a pain in the ass...

[silentxcries]

what is this? school? are you my english teacher? no your not.. and it really doesnt matter if ppl mispell words on these things.. get over it, its the internet alot of ppl do it... [but i guess it is annoying if they think its cool and TyPe lYke:: diZ**.. thats all "ganster" and i dont like that much either, but you get used to it]

[heyyfrankie]

we cant have to spell everything  correctly. it would be a pain in the ass. we can have some exceptions like "u" "r". if cB had perfect spelling, it would be super boring and nerdy. JuS DoN tiPE lYk Dis and the whole forum wont flame at you.

it wouldn't be a pain in the ass & people wouldn't think that this forum is nerdy due to the fact that everyone typed correctly. so stop talking.

what is this? school? are you my english teacher? no your not.. and it really doesnt matter if ppl mispell words on these things.. get over it, its the internet alot of ppl do it... [but i guess it is annoying if they think its cool and TyPe lYke:: diZ**.. thats all "ganster" and i dont like that much either, but you get used to it]

you need to stop talking as well. ~.-

[heyyfrankie]

sorry for the double post guys but if i didn't this to go back 329238 pages.
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[QT_Pnaii_Angel]

sorry sorry sorry for saying ' 0 '

i will never say it promise!..hehe

[*Weird addiction*]

I'm going to emphasize more on "your AND you're" because it's getting frustrating.

[ParanoidAndroid]

I do not understand the purpose of writing so formally when this is just the internet. Is it becase some people aren't capable of understanding the "slang"? Well, the world may never know...

[fading dreams]

Uh oh! A test! I better get studying!

No just kidding.

I do not understand the purpose of writing so formally when this is just the internet. Is it becase some people aren't capable of understanding the "slang"? Well, the world may never know...

We can understand slang, but it is a lot easier to read English.