stolenscone Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 http://www.ptfc.co.uk/news/2012-2013/august_2012/macb_interview_with_the_gaffer First line, middle paragraph: " 'their macb boy' " I don't know why so many people find it so difficult to get apostrophes right. It's not that difficult. A few short tips:- They're: Only ever used as an abbreviation of "they are". NEVER used in the possessive, which is "their". It's: Only ever used as an abbreviation of "it is". NEVER used in the possessive, which is "its". Don't / Won't / haven't / shouldn't: "do not" / "will not" / "have not" / "should not". All abbreviations, so all requireing an apostrophe ... ALWAYS. You're: Means "you are". Your means something belonging to you. The Possessive: As a general rule of thumb, other than "they're" and "it's", unless you are dealing with an abbreviation, think about whether someone owns the thing you are talking about. If they do, then you probably need an apostrophe. If you're ("you are") not sure then LEAVE IT OUT ALTOGETHER!!! I'd ("I would") rather have a missing apostrophe any day than a misplaced one. I feel like one of those people on a Grumpy Old Men programme, but I can't (short for "cannot") tell you how much it gets on my lariat. I'm ("I am") off for a lie down in a darkened room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kenny Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 * Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenscone Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 * Grammar Thanks. Just goes to show how annoyed I get by the whole apostrophe thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I sadly lost mine a number of years ago - in fairness she was in her mid 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) http://www.ptfc.co.u...with_the_gaffer First line, middle paragraph: " 'their macb boy' " Where's the mistake in the line you've highlighted? Has it subsequently been corrected? Edited August 16, 2012 by Dark Passenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alamo Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Where's the mistake in the line you've highlighted? Has it subsequently been corrected? I'm not quite getting this either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Your spot on their stolenscone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Where's the mistake in the line you've highlighted? Has it subsequently been corrected? I'm not quite getting this either Thinking the same myself. Btw, "All abbreviations, so all requireing an apostrophe ... ALWAYS." ( ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjptfc Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 "Our sponsors have also adopted striker Mark McGuigan this season as their 'macb boy' and he'll be doing regular blog updates..." What's wrong with this?? Given that you have incorrectly spelled the title of your thread I would leave it there if I were you. (NB - Apologies if it was originally wrong and has now been corrected.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenscone Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Where's the mistake in the line you've highlighted? Has it subsequently been corrected? The article originally said "there". It has now been corrected. I'm off for another snooze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Btw, "All abbreviations, so all requireing an apostrophe ... ALWAYS." ( ) I stpped getting annoyed when I realised that whenever I complained, I always made an arse of it or got really paranoid that I had. As long as there.is no ambiguity, I don't think there's a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I think when something is put up on an official site they should take a bit of extra care about grammar/spelling - and about the way things are said in general. On unofficial forums like this it shouldn't matter so long as what's meant is clear. A lot of problems come about I think from the habit of relying on spelling and grammar checkers which are never 100% reliable. Always proof read ... again this doesn't apply so much to us lot here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I stpped getting annoyed when I realised that whenever I complained, I always made an arse of it or got really paranoid that I had. As long as there.is no ambiguity, I don't think there's a problem. The problem is that there is usually always some ambiguity introduced by the mistakes, even if you can pretty quickly fathom out what the writer meant. The rules have generally evolved for good reason. If some people simply don't want to play by them, then things could descend into chaos. Edited August 17, 2012 by Jaggernaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled AusJag Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 It's really refreshing that there's somone who cares about the correct position of the apostrophe. We were taught the do's and don'ts of apostropes in primary school in the sixties, but no one seems to care any more. My wife thinks I'm too pedantic about it, but I think there should be a 'correct apostophe position' campaign. Well done to stolenscone!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy davie Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 They'res no excuse for poor grammar or speling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 It's really refreshing that there's somone who cares about the correct position of the apostrophe. We were taught the do's and don'ts of apostropes in primary school in the sixties, but no one seems to care any more. My wife thinks I'm too pedantic about it, but I think there should be a 'correct apostophe position' campaign. Well done to stolenscone!!!!! Oddly enough..... http://www.apostrophe.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 We need another thread for spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 We need another thread for spelling! perhaps a whole new forum section, "pedants corner" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 perhaps a whole new forum section, "pedants corner" That should probably be "pedants' corner", although some might dispute it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That should probably be "pedants' corner", although some might dispute it. Jaggernaut, you would be perfect as moderator for that forum area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Jaggernaut, you would be perfect as moderator for that forum area. My fees would be too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 My fees would be too expensive. Fee's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 My fees would be too expensive. Fee's :wall: :wall: :wall: it's FEES exhibit one exhibit two sandy, bottom of the class. do better, you must. Oddly enough..... http://www.apostrophe.org.uk/ they have a message forum! hands up who else has all registered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Yoda, thank's for corecting me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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