Some people are blessed with natural instincts, like knowing the difference between real Jordans and fake Jordans. I am blessed to know the difference between there, their, and they're.
With graduation right around the corner and school coming to an end, here's a little something to take with you for summer vacation.
So without further ado,
I give y'all (you all)
Proper Grammer Grammar
There- 1. in or at that place
2. at that point in an action, speech, etc.
They're- They are.
Their- a possessive form of they; it belongs to them
You're- you are.
Your- posessive version of you; it belongs to you
Right- 1. a direction the opposite of left
2. in accordance with what is good, proper, or just.
3. to claim agreement.
Write- what I'm doing right now.
It's- it is
Ex: it's lit.
Its- the possessive form of it; belongs to it Ex: The car lost its tire.
Whether- used to introduce the first or two or more choices.
Ex: Whether you like it (first choice) or not (second choice)
Weather- the state of the atmosphere regarding wind, precipitation, moisture, etc.
Ex: What beautiful weather we are having
Were- (pronounced to the same degree as “whir” ) past tense version of be and am; The past tense state of being.
Where- an inquiry; a question: In or at what place?
We're- we are
To- expressing direction or motion toward a point, person, place, or thing; the opposite of from
Two- the number 2, Roman Numeral II
Too- as well.
Ex: Can I come too?
A lot- lots; often. Often misspelled as alot, which is an acceptable spelling and has the same meaning, but is not commonly used.
Well- 1. in a good state of being
Ex: I'm doing well.
2. Used to express surprise, concern, etc.
Ex: Well I'll be darned!
3. Used to introduce a sentence.
Ex: Well sh*t.
We'll- we will.
Isn't, musn't, won't, didn't, can't- the comma (‘) in between the n and t replaces the letter “o”
Ex: Is not, must not, will not, did not, cannot.
Cannot- the inability to do something. Often misspelled as can not, which is an acceptable spelling and has the same meaning, but is not commonly used.
Library (pronounced lie-bRARE-ee)- often mispronounced as Libary (lie-berry); a place that contains books
This post was not me being a Smart Alec (well actually it kind of was) but I am genuinely concerned with these common grammar errors. I'm more than happy to help with any other words anyone has questions about, (seriously I'm a word nerd, I live for this) please leave them in the comments, and stay tuned for my next article: Slang 'Fo Dummiez.
(Sources: Dictionary.com app, common knowledge)
