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Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 11:26am On Aug 26, 2014 |
One cant know all in dis so-called "English Lang" noted tho! |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Gboliwe: 2:34pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: The word "who" refers to a subject and the word "whom" refers to the object of a clause. Thank you. But, please use sentences to further drive it home. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Raypawer(m): 3:00pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
intresting! |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Djicemob: 3:00pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Gboliwe:Done that already.Someone requested same and i obliged. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Gboliwe: 3:03pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: I did below.Someone requested same and i obliged.I saw those but I still "dunget". Use more sentences, please. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Djicemob: 3:20pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Gboliwe: I saw those but I still "dunget". Use more sentences, please.We all know who/whom pulled that prank. This sentence contains two clauses: We all know and who / whom pulled that prank. We are interested in the second clause because it contains the who / whom . 'He' pulled that prank. Therefore, who is correct.(Remember he = who) We want to know on who/ whom the prank was pulled.This sentence contains two clauses:We want to know and the prank was pulled on who / whom . Again, we are interested in the second clause because it contains the who / whom .The prank was pulled on 'him'.Therefore, whom is correct.(And this..Him = whom) 1 Like |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 3:45pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: Even after years and years of learning it in school, grammar is just one of the things that many people don't always get right. It's hard. Words and phrases that sound fine in your head or spoken out loud These are mere basic and perhaps elementary english grammar. Thank God i have not used my personal data to read this, i would have been very annoyed. Office things no ni. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Djicemob: 4:06pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
hardbody:Mr smart dat is why its called "common" Grammatical errors and not complex grammatical errors.We see em as elementary grammar but we mistake them every now and then.Its much easier to get a common grammatical structure wrong than the complex one because the common structure is been used always and we tend to misuse it most times hence it has become part of our every day speech and often seen as the correct usage.That is the reason for the thread...And u couldn't comprehend this? SMH.So much for a supposedly employed fellow. 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Gboliwe: 4:06pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: We all know who/whom pulled that prank. Thanks. This is better. Thank you again. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by dominique(f): 4:23pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
hardbody: Oga, you won't believe that depth the grammatical structure of an average Nigeria has sunk to. Some people don't even know the difference between been and being, their and there, you are (you're) and your, I am (I'm) and am... I could go on and on. Little wonder over 70% of those that wrote WAEC this year failed English. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 6:01pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: Mr smart dat is why its called "common" Grammatical errors and not complex grammatical errors.We see em as elementary grammar but we mistake them every now and then.Its much easier to get a common grammatical structure wrong than the complex one because the common structure is been used always and we tend to misuse it most times hence it has become part of our every day speech and often seen as the correct usage.That is the reason for the thread...And u couldn't comprehend this? SMH.So much for a supposedly employed fellow. I understand your issues. What do you mean by ...is been used always.... As basic as this is and indeed the OP suggested this correction in at least one paragraph, you are still neck deep in English illiteracy that you still cannot and may never comprehend it. If you ever had the misfortune of working FOR me, i would have fired you this minute. An advice....demand for your tuition fees from your illiterate teachers and NEVER in the life of you ever join issues with me. I will thoroughly m.es.s you up. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 6:02pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
dominique: My dear, i see you point. I was actually being a lot unserious in my earlier post. I however perfectly agree with you. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 6:17pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: Mr smart dat is why its called "common" Grammatical errors and not complex grammatical errors.We see em as elementary grammar but we mistake them every now and then.Its much easier to get a common grammatical structure wrong than the complex one because the common structure is been used always and we tend to misuse it most times hence it has become part of our every day speech and often seen as the correct usage.That is the reason for the thread...And u couldn't comprehend this? SMH.So much for a supposedly employed fellow. While at it, read 'Dominique's post above. She/He even mentioned the '...been...' usage. You could still not get it. Next time, when you want to use such phrases as 'supposedly employed', be sure to write the correct things. You may end up being the b.u.t.t of the joke. (Please note how 'being' is supposed to be used.) |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Djicemob: 6:26pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
hardbody:Am i "joining issues with you?" Say am doing so,what are gonna do? e-punch me in the face? Lol.You came here first and try to talk down someones effort to inform and enlighten and you wonder who is being disrespectful here.It wouldn't have cost u anything to read and ignore since you feel its elementary stuff.But u chose to talk down the whole thread which many people are finding very helpful.Well,This would be my last post to you on this cos i think having exchanges with u would seem kinda worthless so i would just be me and ignore u.Thanks. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by oluyemisee(f): 6:31pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
hopelink1: gone are those days we are conscious of good grammerand dats why you've gone for 100 interviews but still haven't been called by any |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 6:34pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: Am i "joining issues with you?" Say am doing so,what are gonna do? e-punch me in the face? Lol.You came here first and try to talk down someones effort to inform and enlighten and you wonder who is being disrespectful here.It wouldn't have cost u anything to read and ignore since you feel its elementary stuff.But u chose to talked down the whole thread which many people found very helpful.Well,This would be my last post to you on this cos i think having exchanges with u would seem kinda worthless so i would just be me and ignore u.Thanks. The best decision of a lifetime you just made. You saved yourself tonnes of embarrassment. I will torment you no further. Final advice, next time, choose your battles. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Djicemob: 6:46pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Funny how some people think everything is a battle. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by WanaG(m): 7:11pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Gboliwe: Well, I have no problems with any of these you listed. But, I do have problems using "whom" and "who". Would you help talk about it a bit? You use who when the referring to the subject. e.g. Who did you slap? You use whom when referring to the object. e.g. I don't care whom you slapped. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Gboliwe: 7:14pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
WanaG:"...whom you slapped? For real? |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 7:26pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Djicemob: Funny how some people think everything is a battle.As within so also without. That is always true. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 7:29pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
hardbody: a little advice.......... NO PUN |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 7:33pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
hardbody: "a lot unserious" "however perfectly" Jesus of Oyingbo!! as in a lot of solecisms A LOT FUNNY 3 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 8:13pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
iwonbaoko: you seriously believe those were corrections to be effected? Go buy yourself 'English Language Registrars'. I used that in secondary class 2, if my brain serves me correctly. I won't indulge you beyond that. Have yourself a miserable evening. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by JustCare: 8:19pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
iwonbaoko:I LOVE YOUR WORKS SO FAR DEAR. CHRIST TAUGHT THIS ACTUALLY. REMOVE THE LOG IN YOUR EYE BEFORE LOOKING FOR A SPECK IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S EYE 1 Like |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 8:20pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
hardbody:Diarisgodooooooooooo Seriously there is a difference between those who learnt at home (effortless delivery) and those who use 'English Language Registrars' ( excruciating constructions) . The fruits of a tree are always predictable; conflict within = conflict without. "corrections to be effected" ? are you a contortionist? It is only a sardine that locks itself inside a tin and leaves the key outside,what is the exit strategy? 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 8:30pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
Tanks op. Av learnt something |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 9:20pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
oluyemisee: and dats why you've gone for 100 interviews but still haven't been called by anythank you , CEO for central bank |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by deife(m): 9:53pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
@OP, please don't get discouraged. You'll definitely come across loads of destructive criticisms by some people who think they know it all. @ Hardbody, you should grow up. You don't even write the best of English. You claimed to have studied "English Language Registrars" and according to you, it gives you the audacity to say "an advice". Gosh! You should read "Brighter Grammar". Remember, those who live in glass houses don't throw stones. Last Bullet: I see you as grossly incorrigible and feisty. If you decide to throw tantrums like a kid and insult me, know for sure that ain't gonna respond to you(pardon my ghetto English) cos my silence is golden. Ciao! 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 10:00pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
iwonbaoko: Diarisgodooooooooooo those who learnt at home....and those who use' or used'.... Go back and learn how to reconstruct tenses so that there is consistency. Surprisingly you did not highlight typos, you came up with cliches that have no bearing with the discussion and contexts under review. Studying at home, obviously via correspondence must have its downside. And little brains like you are stupidly liking the inconsistency that you are posting. I respect this language and the owners. A lot of you are making massive fools of yourselves and are gleefully displaying your ignorance. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by hardbody: 10:03pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
deife: @OP, please don't get discouraged. You'll definitely come across loads of destructive criticisms by some people who think they know it all. Having admitted that you speak and write ghetto English, I hereby spare you. Go and sin no more. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Nobody: 10:58pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
na beneficial posts lyk dis dem supos 2 dey upload buh if u no c 'come and see dis girl unclad' or 'OMG, look @ hw dis girl expose everytin!' , etc, dem no c any beta tin 2 write. |
Re: 10 Common Grammatical Errors We Must Avoid by Gleefreak125(m): 11:20pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
lirusehn:Also OP, enlighten this brother on how to use "I'm & Am". He got it all wrong in his signature. No offence intended buddy. Thanks for understanding. |
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