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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 1, 2022 9:35:01 GMT -5
Why do we do that? lol All of us have messed up the English language at one point or another in our life. I also think those learning English as their second language don't mix them up as much. What do you think?
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Post by T.T. on Mar 1, 2022 12:49:35 GMT -5
I haven't really taken any notice but it sure wouldn't be an easy language to learn.
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Post by Emerald on Mar 1, 2022 17:24:36 GMT -5
Do you mix up their too it’s?
No I never do, I know the difference, but I have noticed so many do mix them up.
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Post by lainee on Mar 2, 2022 13:59:25 GMT -5
I probably do...just don't give it much thought:-)
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Post by nomad on Mar 3, 2022 19:47:47 GMT -5
I use English as a second language. In my experience and observation, most of the people who use English as the second language speak written language, they don't use sound contractions.
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Post by Bob on Apr 10, 2022 18:23:07 GMT -5
No, I don’t. I’m more like the person who spots it when it’s wrong.
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Post by spice on Apr 11, 2022 13:44:57 GMT -5
Here is the easiest way to remember the difference between to and too: use the ‘O’ trick. Too can indicate something excessive or be a synonym for also or in addition. Remember that when a word means more, you need more ‘Os’. Similarly, it takes at least two people to agree on something, so you need two ‘Os’ to express that (I think so too.). Another trick is to replace the word with really, very, or also. If the sentence still makes sense, the use too. If not, you probably should use to.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 11, 2022 21:33:31 GMT -5
Here is the easiest way to remember the difference between to and too: use the ‘O’ trick. Too can indicate something excessive or be a synonym for also or in addition. Remember that when a word means more, you need more ‘Os’. Similarly, it takes at least two people to agree on something, so you need two ‘Os’ to express that (I think so too.). Another trick is to replace the word with really, very, or also. If the sentence still makes sense, the use too. If not, you probably should use to. Very useful tip for people. Thank you for posting it for us
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