igyman Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 I admit that it's a possibility, but, as I said, in my experience it rarely turned out to be the case of giving someone little credit.
Rogue Nine Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 Well, there's really no way to prove it one way or the other, is there? What you're advocating is tantamount to accusing Hallucination of lying. And that's just not very nice.
igyman Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 I guess you're right, Rogue. I don't have anything against Hall and I never meant anything as an insult, even though it seems to appear otherwise. I am still inclined to trust my experience, but I do apologize, Hall, if I insulted you in any way. From my point of view it was all harmless teasing, please don't hold it against me.
Jae Onasi Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 And moving right along, a cookie for someone who can come up with sentences with the proper usage of its, it's, and its'.
Rabish Bini Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 Pick me Jae. It's - It's a very cold day. Its' - Its' his? Its - N/A Don't tell me there wrong, I know they are.
Jae Onasi Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 Pick me Jae. It's - It's a very cold day. Its' - Its' his? Its - N/A Don't tell me there wrong, I know they are. You get a third of a cookie for the first one. "It's" is the contraction of "It is". The second one is incorrect, however--you'll have to fix that one if you want another part-cookie.
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 You get a third of a cookie for the first one. "It's" is the contraction of "It is". The second one is incorrect, however--you'll have to fix that one if you want another part-cookie. Its is used to show possession. COOKIE COOKIE COOKIE.
Rabish Bini Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 Its mine then? I'll also ask a question, no prize though. Use the words "elephant, gorilla, hat" in a sentence that makes sense.
HerbieZ Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 He could have, but it is a rather ugly construction. @Herbie: True, but do native speakers have much of an excuse? It's also down to education as well. Some people here such as the Doctor, Hallu and Jae are pretty well spoken, but then people (not these in particular) assume others to be at the same level as these people in education. Plus it's where we are using this language as well: For some people, whipping out a dictionary and writing an essay on a game forum is not worth the effort/time compared to writing a professional letter to someone like an employer. Plus there is also age that can be a factor too. Oh and Hallu... Hi, I'm Hallucination. Once you hear what I have to say, you'll understand. [/herbie] That's copyrighted by me. Feel my wrath!
Darth InSidious Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 It's also down to education as well. Some people here such as the Doctor, Hallu and Jae are pretty well spoken, but then people (not these in particular) assume others to be at the same level as these people in education. Plus it's where we are using this language as well: For some people, whipping out a dictionary and writing an essay on a game forum is not worth the effort/time compared to writing a professional letter to someone like an employer. Plus there is also age that can be a factor too. It's easier if your written style is of a universal standard, 'though
HerbieZ Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 That's it. Tomorrow the boards are in urdu.
igyman Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 And moving right along, a cookie for someone who can come up with sentences with the proper usage of its, it's, and its'. Hmmm, I just have to try this: Its (possessive pronoun): Don't judge a book by its covers. It's (it is): Congratulations! It's a boy! Its': The word its' is nonexistant. (Seriouls, this really intrigued me, I checked multiple dictionary sites and there's no reference in either of them) Use the words "elephant, gorilla, hat" in a sentence that makes sense. When I went to the ZOO I saw an elephant and a gorilla that got agitated by a man with a black hat.
Rabish Bini Posted December 31, 2006 Posted December 31, 2006 Well done igyman. Now something harder: Use the words "donkey, pudding, hat" ina a sentence that makes sense. The words must come in that order.
Hallucination Posted December 31, 2006 Author Posted December 31, 2006 @igyman: You didn't insult me. It's also down to education as well. Some people here such as the Doctor, Hallu and Jae are pretty well spoken, but then people (not these in particular) assume others to be at the same level as these people in education. I'm only in grade 10... That's copyrighted by me. Feel my wrath! I know, I'm a thief who deserves to be hanged.
Dark_Lady Posted December 31, 2006 Posted December 31, 2006 Well done igyman. Now something harder: Use the words "donkey, pudding, hat" ina a sentence that makes sense. The words must come in that order. The donkey knocked the pudding into my hat.
Jae Onasi Posted December 31, 2006 Posted December 31, 2006 It's also down to education as well. Some people here such as the Doctor, Hallu and Jae are pretty well spoken, but then people (not these in particular) assume others to be at the same level as these people in education. I don't assume anyone is insane enough to go to college as long as I have. And the crazy thing is, if I were independently wealthy, I'd go back and finish my PhD in history, which would be another 4 years of college. jmac gets a third of a cookie since its is the possessive. Akuma--saying "Its mine then" isn't quite correct. In that sentence, the its should be it's because it's a contraction of 'it is'. So, it should be "It's mine then." igyman gets a full cookie. Its' was a trick question. However, I've seen that used occasionally (incorrectly, of course).
Emperor Devon Posted December 31, 2006 Posted December 31, 2006 Drat, I'm late for the grammar quiz. It's annoying how NWN 2 makes me miss out on posts here, but that's a side effect of its addictiveness. @igy, a mistake is something that happens unintentionally. If it's done on purpose, it no longer is one. I don't assume anyone is insane enough to go to college as long as I have. I wouldn't be surprised if I remain in a college classroom eight years from now, at the lowest. Anything beyond twelve is just plain nuts, though. It's also down to education as well. Some people here such as the Doctor, Hallu and Jae are pretty well spoken, but then people (not these in particular) assume others to be at the same level as these people in education. Not to insult their intelligence, but I've yet to see them discuss economics, or anything particularly political. Call it personal bias, but those are some of the most important branches of knowledge out there. Plus it's where we are using this language as well: For some people, whipping out a dictionary and writing an essay on a game forum is not worth the effort/time compared to writing a professional letter to someone like an employer. Plus there is also age that can be a factor too. I attribute improper grammar towards simple laziness (it takes slightly more effort to press the shift key), but if people here actually don't know the difference between 'knew', 'new' and whatnot... *Sobs convulsively in a corner while wailing about what humanity is coming to*
igyman Posted December 31, 2006 Posted December 31, 2006 igyman gets a full cookie. Its' was a trick question. I won! Yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaa!!!! Feel my grammar power!
Jae Onasi Posted January 1, 2007 Posted January 1, 2007 Drat, I'm late for the grammar quiz. It's annoying how NWN 2 makes me miss out on posts here, but that's a side effect of its addictiveness. I see you failed your Will save with the NWN2 Siren, too. I wouldn't be surprised if I remain in a college classroom eight years from now, at the lowest. Anything beyond twelve is just plain nuts, though. Whew, that's a relief, then. I'm not plain nuts. I only had 11 years of college. Not to insult their intelligence, but I've yet to see them discuss economics, or anything particularly political. Call it personal bias, but those are some of the most important branches of knowledge out there. Let's see--macroeconomics or researching health conditions that affect millions or billions? I love history, but I have no illusions that antibiotics and other medical discoveries have had far more impact on peoples' lives than Bernanke and Friedman.
Phantom Joker Posted January 1, 2007 Posted January 1, 2007 I won! Yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaa!!!! Feel my grammar power! Native english speakers getting pwnd by the igyman. Oh, the humanity!
Rabish Bini Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 Dark Lady wins. Here's a harder one: Use the words "Light, night, I, can" in a sentence that makes sense., the words must come in that order.
Dark_Lady Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 Light can not live somewhere blacker than night, and yet I can see plain as day.
Rabish Bini Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 Damnit. Here is an impossible one: Use the words "Amnesia, darkness, foolish, turkey, hat" in a sentence that makes sense. The words must come in that order. If you can get this than i'll do different styled questions.
Dark_Lady Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 Amnesia can be caused by certain spells of darkness, or potions if you can find anyone foolish enough to drink them, but I can assure you that none of them involve either a turkey or the wearing of a ridiculous looking hat.
Jae Onasi Posted January 3, 2007 Posted January 3, 2007 Amnesia and confusion can be exacerbated by darkness, causing the impaired person to do foolish things like insisting on eating turkey salad sandwiches while wearing only a bunny hat.
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