So one of my buddies has been kind enough to proof read my posts, informing me of errors so I thought I would return the favor to everyone and provide an educational post. It also irks me that people do not know how to use simple words properly. Here are some common examples (with help from online dictionaries):
their - a form of the possessive case of they used as an attributive adjective, before a noun: their home; their rights as citizens; their departure for Rome.
there - in or at that place
they're - contraction of they are.
your - (a form of the possessive case of YOU used as an attributive adjective)
you're - contraction of you are
loose - free or released from fastening or attachment
lose - to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery
Now I can understand that people make mistakes once in a while as I do, but the consistency with which I see some people use the incorrect word makes me wonder if they really do know the difference. Come on now people, it really is not that hard, let's put a little more effort into this, we as a country are already ranked near the bottom in English proficiency there is no need to try to be the best of the worst.
I only listed a few of the common ones I see, feel free to share any more.
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