Their-There-They're

bryanb

Three different words, three entirely different meanings. These words seem to be becoming interchangeable, often it is obvious which is intended from the context.
Can anyone suggest a way of sorting out what is meant in the cases where it is not clear? Obviously without offending the OP.

jinky67

bryanb wrote: »

Three different words, three entirely different meanings. These words seem to be becoming interchangeable, often it is obvious which is intended from the context.

In who's world?;)
certainly not in mine:p
I am very particular about things like this:o

bryanb

I was trying to convey that I have a certain sympathy with people who confuse these words, as probably they have not been taught the difference. My question was how to differentiate when the context is not obvious. I am also particular about my own usage, but what about those who can't differentiate?

jinky67

bryanb wrote: »

but what about those who can't differentiate?

just ignore them?:D
or make up what they mean;)

adaze

Their - If referring to someone's possesions or referring to something personally... i.e. look at their face

There - If referring to where something is or about something, i.e. look over there

They're - They are, i.e. They're over there

This is a handy little quiz to send people to.

Fern_Merkin

Ok, that's that sorted. Now how about

were, where and we're?

:rotfl:

jinky67

Or to ,two and too?

pulliptears

Guys, life is far too short to worry about a bit of punctuation on an internet forum

picnic

I think it's important for good grammer... but I could never get my head around there their & they're.. (still not much wiser now) and as for to two & too...
but were, where & wear im ok on... I think
aint english fun lol

full-time-mum

adaze wrote: »

Their - If referring to someone's possesions or referring to something personally... i.e. look at their face

There - If referring to where something is or about something, i.e. look over there

They're - They are, i.e. They're over there

This is a handy little quiz to send people to.

!00% :T
Now, I know that I know the answers but I do get it wrong when I am typing - I usually spot it though before pressing submit.

full-time-mum

pulliptears wrote: »

Guys, life is far too short to worry about a bit of punctuation on an internet forum

I'd far rather a bit of prose with the odd spelling and grammar mistake than the forums resort to txt spk IUCWIM..