^^MY English teacher would freakin murder you for spelling capitilization with an 's'

 

(obviously we're from America, though, so it's different)

 

I took a reading comprehension test once. I placed in like, the 98th percentile except for Capitilization, which I was average at. My report said "Of these Reading Comprehension topics, Sara probably would want to work on Capitilization the most." it was kind of weird, actually. But funny.

Drunk and talking grammar?! Impressive.

Your journey interests me, Tonsu. Ashram thing?

You're not blogging about it by any chance, are you?

 

I have no plans, just to see where things lead me. Some yoga, certainly. Some swimming at the beach, from early morn till night, yes! And some time spent with my elephant friends, most definitely!!

 

^^MY English teacher would freakin murder you for spelling capitilization with an 's'

 

(obviously we're from America, though, so it's different)

 

I took a reading comprehension test once. I placed in like, the 98th percentile except for Capitilization, which I was average at. My report said "Of these Reading Comprehension topics, Sara probably would want to work on Capitilization the most." it was kind of weird, actually. But funny.

 

:laugh3:

 

I would freakin love to know what 'freakin' means! And then why don't Americans spell it as 'comprehenzion'??!

 

(Just joking :P)

Fantastic! No plans, best way to travel.

I hope things will lead you to good and unexpected things.

Peace and Joy! See you. :)

I only say "freaking" when I wish to refrain from saying "fucking." That being said, my English techer WOULD fucking kill you if... etc. :P

 

And I have no clue about the rest of the s' we use...

wait!

would that be

s'

s's

or ss?

 

:dizzy:

^ That's the strange thing about it all, isn't it? I know freaking is an Americanism (and we have just as many local slang words here in the UK - maybe more! - and probably more incomprehensible too :laugh3:).

Yes, they are. That is why British television shows do not last here. D=

Only the idiots use s's in my opinion. s's is a sign of not knowing goddamn grammar. s's is old and outdated

^ I'm just a poor humble ex-English teacher (and not a very good one anymore by the looks of it, hehe).

 

So no more grammar tips from me, but a free piece of advice would be Capitilisation, Capitilisation, Capitilisation (though don't tell Brown or Obama, as that was what got us all in to this mess in the first place :P)

 

That just got my vote for post of the day!! (One of these days, I'll start collecting my POTDs into an archive to post in future. Should be good for a laugh.)

 

Noonsun: Your grammar's great, but your teacher'd freakin' kill you for the 'like's you use all the time. It's like, something we older folks tease about. It's like, really grammatically wrong, dude!:lol:

 

Hope you know it's meant in fun,lol.

 

(And my spellcheck doesn't like 'teacher'd'. Hmmm...back to school with me!:laugh3:)

Why are you here?.

 

What a ludicrous question.

You mean 'couple of weeks' I think.

 

 

 

My goodness where to start here?! 'My military mess manager and I have been in a minor argument with reference to some grammar in the shortened version of....'

 

The fact that you don't put apostrophes in your original, non-abbreviated 'warrant officers and sergeants mess' though seems to make the whole thread redundant anyway, so I shan't waste any more time on this ...:dozey:

 

Meh :P

 

So my english is crap :P

^ Don't worry. Sometimes I feel the same way. :P

first off all:

i think some carla threads should be merged here (sternly)

and that this thread should be moved to international section and make it stick.

but is just my opinion.

 

 

anyways, as it is a grammar thread in general, currently i have two terms i don't end to understand i hope someone could clarify it:

 

procastination.... read it long ago but yet i don't know well that does it mean.

have a blast ... it have a good or bad meaning or what? :freak:

ok ok grammar time, but can you explain me what those mean?, please.

first off all:

i think some carla threads should be merged here (sternly)

and that this thread should be moved to international section and make it stick.

but is just my opinion.

 

 

anyways, as it is a grammar thread in general, currently i have two terms i don't end to understand i hope someone could clarify it:

 

procastination.... read it long ago but yet i don't know well that does it mean.

have a blast ... it have a good or bad meaning or what? :freak:

 

Procrastination means to delay doing something, or not take action. If you're 'procrastinating' you're trying to put off doing something by delaying, finding distractions, etc.

 

'Have a blast' is a common, slang phrase that means 'have a good time'. So, yeah, it's a good thing. When someone says it to you they hope you have a fun time doing whatever you're going to do. :nice:

 

HOPE THAT HELPED!

Procrastination means to delay doing something, or not take action. If you're 'procrastinating' you're trying to put off doing something by delaying, finding distractions, etc.

 

'Have a blast' is a common, slang phrase that means 'have a good time'. So, yeah, it's a good thing. When someone says it to you they hope you have a fun time doing whatever you're going to do. :nice:

 

HOPE THAT HELPED!

:thumbsup: :clap:

thanks a lot :nice:

 

*gives a a basket full of cookies as award*

 

will we have the thanks feature back one day? :rolleyes:

I can has grammr?

Tes laitues naissent-elles ? Yes, elles naissent. Si tes laitus naissent mes laitues naitront. :laugh3::laugh3: (Do your lettuce grow ? Yes they do. If your lettuce grow, mine will do). In French, it's weird. Maaark !

I have a question and I planned to open a grammar thread but since there is this one, there is no need to open another one.

I changed 5 English teachers and non of them knew how to answer my question.

 

What's the difference between Simple Past (example I played) and Present Perfect (I have played)? When do you use one when another?

 

Hope there is one soul that knows the correct answer to this. Tnx. :D

You could say, "yesterday I played piano" whereas you would say "I have played piano" (without any precision of the day, as a result you use Present Perfect). Yesterday I saw Coldplay at a concert:D ; I have seen Coldplay at a concert (no precision). Got it ? :)

Thank you... :D

I just dont get how my professor couldnt think something so simple to explain.

You use the present perfect if the action has began in the past but it still true in the present.

 

For example:

I have lived in London for three years. (You still live there).

I lived in London when I was a kid. (You don't live there anymore.)

Thank you... :D

I just dont get how my professor couldnt think something so simple to explain.

 

Sounds like you have a useless professor.:dozey:

 

Oh and by the way, there are now many people on TV who don't have a clue when it comes to present perfect "endings", including the likes of Ant 'n' Dec and Alan Shearer.

They are constantly saying things like "Should have took" or "Should have went", which sounds horrible.

It's a disgrace.

Sounds like you have a useless professor.:dozey:

 

Oh and by the way, there are now many people on TV who don't have a clue when it comes to present perfect "endings", including the likes of Ant 'n' Dec and Alan Shearer.

They are constantly saying things like "Should have took" or "Should have went", which sounds horrible.

It's a disgrace.

 

I know which "endings" and forms of verbs I have to use. I just didnt know when to use one and when another.

 

Tnx for clearing that up... :D

I know which "endings" and forms of verbs I have to use. I just didnt know when to use one and when another.

 

Then you're already head of Alan Shearer and Ant 'n' Dec in that case!!:P