Sad but true.there has been quite a few times when the status post of my friends on facebook sounded okay but in reality is a grammatical mess. Again, i am no english language sensei, my grammar also needs a little polishing at times, but the following items is beyond what i consider acceptable. So i made a trip to http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com to be able to explain the differences between homophones normally seen on facebook status updates.
- YOUR AND YOU'RE
Your is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as belonging to you. Your is nearly always followed by a noun.
examples: I saw your new boyfriend.
Your pet dog is so cute.
Your classes will begin next Monday.
You're is the contraction of "you are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing).
examples:You're not the only one suffering.
I can't believe you're getting married!
Call me when you're ready.
- LOOSE AND LOSE
Loose is an adjective, the opposite of tight or contained.
Examples:Teenagers nowadays are no longer fond of loose clothing.
The dentist saw my loose tooth
Lose is a verb that means to suffer the loss of, to miss.
Examples:I am confident that our teame will not lose tonight.
Defeat is not reason to lose hope.
The above mentioned homophones are just two of the most commonly misused words I see. I would have written more, like advice and advise, in,on and at.....but I just realized that I have been reporting for duty of 14 straight days and I was given a restday so I can relax and recharge...not stay up late and create blogposts.
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