english 101, lesson two Options

[*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.