Apostrophe's

[K'Ehleyr]

Don't they annoy you when they're used incorrectly?

So I'm leaning towards just using them to indicate a missing letter and not faffing about with the possessive bit.

We can fathom out if it's the boys bike, the boys bikes, and frankly I don't give a damn about the boys bikes wheels or where the apostrophe is.

It's more annoying and confusing when used badly. So 'if in doubt ~ leave it out' that's my new motto.

Thoughts from the punctuation pedants please

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Are you Lynne Truss in disguise?

 

[trekkiedane]

I find it interesting that most of the posters that don't know how to use the apostrophe come from English speaking countries!

And, yes, I really find it annoying!

 

[Vulcan Princess]

Are you Lynne Truss in disguise?

Eats, Shoots & Leaves is an absolutely hilarious book. I love it.

I have a t-shirt that says "Bad grammar makes me [sic]!"

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

It does not bother JKTim one bit. In fact, he loves it.

For his sake, I encourage people to misuse them as often as possible.

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Don't get me started on the rights and wrongs of apostrophe use....

Me, I lean towards the use of apostrophes in order to make the most sense in the most succinct way possible.

I have a t-shirt that says "Bad grammar makes me [sic]!"

 

[Michael Chris]

Apostrophes should be used correctly. I think leaving it out is just as bad as putting it in the wrong place.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Are you Lynne Truss in disguise?

Eats, Shoots & Leaves is an absolutely hilarious book. I love it.

I have a t-shirt that says "Bad grammar makes me [sic]!"

I want that t-shirt!!!
(and I did actually have that book as bed-time reading, it made me sleep real good)

And no Zee, I'm Lynnes evil twin ~ see I started a sentance with 'and'

 

[Zulu Romeo]

And no Zee, I'm Lynnes evil twin ~ see I started a sentance with 'and'

I should file an Anti-Truss suit on that matter...

 

[nevermore]

Don't they annoy you when they're used incorrectly?

Yes.









FIX IT!!!

We can fathom out if it's the boys bike, the boys bikes, and frankly I don't give a damn about the boys bikes wheels or where the apostrophe is.

the boy's bike
the boys' bikes
the boys' bikes' wheels

Not that difficult. Also not less annoying to leave them out. One way or another, you're showing your lack of punctuality.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Don't they annoy you when they're used incorrectly?

Yes.









FIX IT!!!

We can fathom out if it's the boys bike, the boys bikes, and frankly I don't give a damn about the boys bikes wheels or where the apostrophe is.

the boy's bike
the boys' bikes
the boys' bikes' wheels

Not that difficult. Also not less annoying to leave them out. One way or another, you're showing your lack of punctuality.

But I'm n'er late

'Also not less annoying to leave them out.' Do you mean ~ 'not as annoying as leaving them out'

 

[Andrew_Kearley]

I'm presuming the misused apostrophe in the thread title is a deliberate wind-up...

 

[K'Ehleyr]

I'm presuming the misused apostrophe in the thread title is a deliberate wind-up...

 

[trekkiedane]

Ever seen Look Around You.?
I luv the poster on the wall during the intro: big image

 

[Garrovick]

We need a sticky creted so we can all learn how to right gooder.

To many people get up set.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Ever seen Look Around You.?
I luv the poster on the wall during the intro: big image

You're right their!

 

[RJDiogenes]

Let's see what the expert has to say:

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Personally, I couldn't agree more.

 

[Trekker4747]

Don't they annoy you when they're used incorrectly?

So I'm leaning towards just using them to indicate a missing letter and not faffing about with the possessive bit.

We can fathom out if it's the boys bike, the boys bikes, and frankly I don't give a damn about the boys bikes wheels or where the apostrophe is.

It's more annoying and confusing when used badly. So 'if in doubt ~ leave it out' that's my new motto.

Thoughts from the punctuation pedants please

It bugs me to no end when people use them to make a word plural.

I openly admit to not being a perfect, error free, typist.

But Jesus H. Christ where did people learn to pluralize a word by using a fucking apostrophe-s?!?!?

And I've seen it in real life! I've seen it eMails from my boss! I've seen it on store signage!

Have people fallen retarded?

 

[Freakness]

definitely. it's absolutely infuriating.

 

[Capn Flukie]

^ AHHHHH, he didn't start a sentence with a capital!

*pulls hair out*

*wait, that's not my hair...*