Free grammar lessons! - Page 14

GuidoHunter · 12-20-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vests

I hate to break this to you, but you enjoy comma splicing.

And you enjoy using pronouns without antecedents.

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

WetMelon · 12-27-2006, 07:37 PM

No... NO! It's not POSSIBLE! So many bad grammar mistakes on one page! I couldn't read past Apostrophes. I looked at the examples at the link that you gave us, and simply had to quit reading; it scared me too much.

SethSquall · 12-31-2006, 03:49 PM

I think I owe this thread and this forum a lot of appreciation. I haven't come to this thread before for help or anything like that as I've never really needed much help but, the attitude towards grammar and spelling has helped me a lot. Before, I would forget how to spell words and put apostrophes in the wrong places, never bothering to correct my self. Now over time, my spelling and grammar has improved ten fold. I will admit I use spell check and the dictionary quite often but this is why I want to say thank you. Recently I've noticed that when spell checking I've been coming up with "spell check complete" with no spelling errors highlighted for me to change, unlike before when there would be many.

Many people complain about how this site is strict on spelling and grammar. It is this strictness however that has helped me become a better writer/poet/artist in real life as well as a better poster on this forum. So thank you. I know I'm far from being perfect in the spelling and grammar area but I still say thank you for the considerable amount progress I have made.

Swoop · 01-1-2007, 12:31 AM

Up until now I have ignored these helpful but, harmless stickies/ threads. I will honestly say that I did not read every word of Squeeks novel on grammar but I read most of it. About 40% of what I read I did not know. So yeah, this sticky really helped me a whole lot! Thanks Squeek!!!

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GuidoHunter · 01-1-2007, 01:31 AM

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--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

UnitedStates@America · 01-1-2007, 03:07 AM

I don't know if anyone told you this squeek, but when typing numbers the numbers from one to ten should be typed out how they're spelt. Numbers 11 and above may be typed out with numbers. But of course, the negative numbers work like that too. From numbers negative one to negative ten, you must spell out the number. Numbers from negative 11 and BELOW, you may type the number for it.

EXAMPLE:
3-Three
-5-Five
14-14
-25--25

**Squeek** · 01-1-2007, 03:35 AM

You can and should on papers, but online, nobody really cares.

I know the rules, but I don't always follow them. Nor do I always condone them.

EmilyGesner · 01-3-2007, 05:39 PM

I can't believe I actually read all that. That's actually an accomplishment for me, since usually after I read 2 pages I get bored. But I learned proper grammar! Woo! Thanks! It was great.

GuidoHunter · 01-3-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmilyGesner

I can't believe I actually read all that. That's actually an accomplishment for me, since usually after I read 2 pages I get bored. But I learned proper grammar! Woo! Thanks! It was great.

Success!

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnitedStates@America

I don't know if anyone told you this squeek, but when typing numbers the numbers from one to ten should be typed out how they're spelt. Numbers 11 and above may be typed out with numbers. But of course, the negative numbers work like that too. From numbers negative one to negative ten, you must spell out the number. Numbers from negative 11 and BELOW, you may type the number for it.

There's really no established limit after which you should start using the numerals. I've heard after ten, after twenty, after one hundred, after one thousand.

I've gotten really used to just typing out the words. Something about the numerals just doesn't sit right with me. Recently, I was filling out some form somewhere which required numerals for entry and I started typing the whole word out. I wish I could remember the context, but I laughed at myself.

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

xXThe Legend Of ZeldaXx · 01-6-2007, 04:03 AM

tah iz 2 muhc infomration for me brainz
i amz smrat!

plastic_scapegoat · 01-11-2007, 06:08 PM

I didn't read all this because no one would waste thier life on all this...or will they?

I say OMG NO WAI

Ruu · 01-11-2007, 06:10 PM

I'm really not bothered by anyones poor grammer, unless it's a genocide. The only thing that gets to me is"noone".

**Squeek** · 01-11-2007, 08:25 PM

Everyone has something that bothers them for no real reason. I just have a lot, and I encompass grammar and spelling snafus as a large portion of my annoyances.

I also hate how police camp on the sides of roads and totally pk everyone. I mean, why not throw a gangster in jail instead? Last I checked, there's more to being a police officer than just camping out speeders.

I also hate it when people don't turn off lights or appliances when they leave the room. I hate uneconomical decisions in general.

The list goes on.

hafelife · 01-12-2007, 05:35 PM

wack you dont need to use perfect grammer to pass by in life i think it is retentive

GuidoHunter · 01-12-2007, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hafelife

wack you dont need to use perfect grammer to pass by in life i think it is retentive

Ha! Ha! Hahahahahaha!!!

Tell that to your bosses. That is, of course, unless you want to flip burgers for the rest of your life.

Recall that you've already been banned from FFR for using craptacular grammar and spelling in CT. Good, or at least decent, grammar IS required to an extent here.

It's for your own good, anyway. What's it hurt to look intelligent?

EDIT: OOPS! You're banned again for this very reason.

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

**Squeek** · 01-12-2007, 06:32 PM

You know what I learned in my business writing course?

It is a hard-learned fact that people judge VERY quickly. A study proved that people can judge a person from just seeing their facial expression for only two seconds. The results of a two-second exposure to the person were incredibly similar to the results of a one-minute exposure to the same person by a different group of test subjects.

Likewise, you can be judged incredibly quickly in the real world based on grammar alone. What happens when you screw up on your resume or application? Do you honestly think the employer is going to consider you if you're among dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of applicants? No.

Resumes can be very, VERY quickly filtered by looking for grammar and spelling alone, and this is usually the case among major corporations.

As Guido said, enjoy your life flipping burgers.

**stretchypanda** · 01-12-2007, 06:33 PM

My bosses at Arby's had fairly decent grammar. ._.

joe_is_cool · 01-12-2007, 08:51 PM

SUP, YO

cC@Zz · 01-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Joe is begging for grammer help.

Yuruka · 01-16-2007, 04:32 PM

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i r gong 2 ply neopets nw aad gt a pantbrsh

12-27-2006, 07:37 PM	#262
WetMelon FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14	Re: Free grammar lessons! No... NO! It's not POSSIBLE! So many bad grammar mistakes on one page! I couldn't read past Apostrophes. I looked at the examples at the link that you gave us, and simply had to quit reading; it scared me too much. __________________ (-(-(- -)-)-) FFR Mafia

01-1-2007, 12:31 AM	#264
Swoop FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Where am I now? Age: 32 Posts: 174	Re: Free grammar lessons! Up until now I have ignored these helpful but, harmless stickies/ threads. I will honestly say that I did not read every word of Squeeks novel on grammar but I read most of it. About 40% of what I read I did not know. So yeah, this sticky really helped me a whole lot! Thanks Squeek!!!. __________________

01-1-2007, 03:35 AM	#267
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 14,444	Re: Free grammar lessons! You can and should on papers, but online, nobody really cares. I know the rules, but I don't always follow them. Nor do I always condone them.

01-3-2007, 05:39 PM	#268
EmilyGesner FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: your moms house Age: 32 Posts: 27	Re: Free grammar lessons! I can't believe I actually read all that. That's actually an accomplishment for me, since usually after I read 2 pages I get bored. But I learned proper grammar! Woo! Thanks! It was great.

01-6-2007, 04:03 AM	#270
xXThe Legend Of ZeldaXx FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Free grammar lessons! tah iz 2 muhc infomration for me brainz i amz smrat!

01-11-2007, 06:08 PM	#271
plastic_scapegoat FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 31	Re: Free grammar lessons! I didn't read all this because no one would waste thier life on all this...or will they? I say OMG NO WAI

01-11-2007, 06:10 PM	#272
Ruu FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 34 Posts: 70	Re: Free grammar lessons! I'm really not bothered by anyones poor grammer, unless it's a genocide. The only thing that gets to me is"noone".

01-11-2007, 08:25 PM	#273
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 14,444	Re: Free grammar lessons! Everyone has something that bothers them for no real reason. I just have a lot, and I encompass grammar and spelling snafus as a large portion of my annoyances. I also hate how police camp on the sides of roads and totally pk everyone. I mean, why not throw a gangster in jail instead? Last I checked, there's more to being a police officer than just camping out speeders. I also hate it when people don't turn off lights or appliances when they leave the room. I hate uneconomical decisions in general. The list goes on.

01-12-2007, 05:35 PM	#274
hafelife FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: PH>AZ Posts: 48	Re: Free grammar lessons! wack you dont need to use perfect grammer to pass by in life i think it is retentive

01-12-2007, 06:32 PM	#276
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 14,444	Re: Free grammar lessons! You know what I learned in my business writing course? It is a hard-learned fact that people judge VERY quickly. A study proved that people can judge a person from just seeing their facial expression for only two seconds. The results of a two-second exposure to the person were incredibly similar to the results of a one-minute exposure to the same person by a different group of test subjects. Likewise, you can be judged incredibly quickly in the real world based on grammar alone. What happens when you screw up on your resume or application? Do you honestly think the employer is going to consider you if you're among dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of applicants? No. Resumes can be very, VERY quickly filtered by looking for grammar and spelling alone, and this is usually the case among major corporations. As Guido said, enjoy your life flipping burgers.

01-12-2007, 06:33 PM	#277
stretchypanda shock me shock me Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 4,123	Re: Free grammar lessons! My bosses at Arby's had fairly decent grammar. ._.

01-12-2007, 08:51 PM	#278
joe_is_cool FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Free grammar lessons! SUP, YO __________________ IIIIIIIIII AMMMMM DUUUUCCCCKKKYYY MMMAAANNNN, DDDOOOOODDOOOODDDOOODDDOOOODDOOODOOOO, DUCKY MAN. YEAH!!! Last edited by joe_is_cool; 01-12-2007 at 08:51 PM.. Reason: 'Cause i felt like it.

01-12-2007, 08:56 PM	#279
cC@Zz FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 1,427	Re: Free grammar lessons! Joe is begging for grammer help. __________________ There is a 50% chance your pillow will eat you while you are sleeping.

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