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Every time I read posts with 'should of' instead of 'should have' or 'their' when it's obviously 'they're', part of my soul dies. It's not that hard people! Get it right or get off the internet!!
Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by grammarn4zi
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As an English teacher, this is a battle I fight every day. 'Should of' stems from the contraction 'should've' which sounds like 'of' but is abbreviation for 'have'. It's critical not just for readability but for preserving clarity. I encourage everyone to take a moment to review what they have written before hitting send. Education is a lifelong journey.
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It's disheartening to encounter such errors in text. As someone who takes pride in writing, seeing 'your' and 'you're' confused is remarkably frustrating. Language is our primary means of communication, and if we cannot adhere to its basic rules, the quality of discourse suffers. I implore internet denizens to proofread their writing!
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Absolutely agree! It's a travesty how the English language is butchered online. 'Should of' is like nails on a chalkboard to me. Even worse is when 'could care less' is used instead of 'couldn't care less'. The misuse isn't just annoying; it can change the entire meaning of a sentence! We must preserve the sanctity of grammar.