SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes
Common Errors in (American)English
An SI Board Since June 1999
Posts SubjectMarks Bans
228 4 0
Emcee:  Elmer Flugum Type:  Unmoderated
Introduction Compact
Previous 25 | Next 25 | View Recent | Post Message
Go to reply# or date (mm/dd/yy):
ReplyMessage PreviewFromRecsPosted
28 I have trouble with that one alot...I mean a lot. [wink] Elmer Flugum-6/9/1999
27 I can take a few pointers myself. Elmer Flugum-6/9/1999
26 Pronunciation could be another great thread...if one could type out accurately Elmer Flugum-6/9/1999
25 Nittany Lion...I know where you are! How about when someone on one of the ubiqElmer Flugum-6/9/1999
24 How about the use of the word, <i>ir-regardless</i> instead of the Elmer Flugum-6/9/1999
23 <¤¿¤> ~~~~ English, in terms of grammar, (verb conjugatioX Y Zebra-6/9/1999
22 One of my favorites Paul Rodriguez, overheard some Vietnamese ladies speakingjbIII-6/9/1999
21 Hurry, hurry señorita, because the bandidos are coming and they are very pX Y Zebra-6/9/1999
20 LOL!! Sure makes you wonder about the publik educashon system.arno-6/9/1999
19 One of the worst.. <i>You're</i> argument has no case, you jusjbIII-6/9/1999
18 What school you went, anyhow? -g- HighTech-6/9/1999
17 Common errors in American English. How can so many obviously highly intelligenWilliam Peavey-6/9/1999
16 Alot!!!!!!! This is annoying to me. It's two words. There are <b>AugustWest-6/9/1999
15 double negatives. When used intentionally, conveys strong meaning. When used AugustWest-6/9/1999
14 You will find this thread interesting: Subject 18306Kitskid-6/9/1999
13 HiTech, <i>This one I cannot stand and almost every teenager I have met Nittany Lion-6/8/1999
12 Funny! This one I cannot stand and almost every teenager I have met says this:HighTech-6/8/1999
11 And from the Northeast - What are <b>yunz</b> doing tonight? Not rNittany Lion-6/8/1999
10 If you listen to CNBC, listen to Joe Kernan(The Kahuna). When he pronounces theHighTech-6/8/1999
9 Also from the Southwest, "we might could do that". That cracks me up.HighTech-6/8/1999
8 All time favorite - IMPACT is a NOUN, NOT a verb!!! Also, I frequently encountCarolyn-6/8/1999
7 Out here in the WIld West...folks like to say "has went" and that souElmer Flugum-6/8/1999
6 How about "bring" and "take" usage? People from the east tHighTech-6/8/1999
5 I have a good chuckle when I hear someone say, "me and her".... Elmer Flugum-6/8/1999
4 And their you have it! They're just ain't any guud grammer nohow anywayHighTech-6/8/1999
Previous 25 | Next 25 | View Recent | Post Message
Go to reply# or date (mm/dd/yy):
HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News