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Internet and mobile communication has changed the way we used to communicate. We chat more on internet. Our written conversation includes more of shortcuts, which are easy for sending SMS and Chatting. Because of this we are frequently using wrong grammar; some of the mistakes along with correction are covered here. The correct usage is necessary in professional exchange of mails, so it's very important to know the correct usage of grammar.
Here are some really classic examples:
1. It's for its
Wrong: Download the setup, along with it's "read me" file.
Right: Download the setup, along with its "read me" file.
Wrong: The Car is overheating and its making that weird noise again.
Right: The Car is overheating and it's making that weird noise again.
2. They're for their for there
Wrong: The executives are in they're monthly meeting.
Right: The executives are in their monthly meeting.
Wrong: The Students have to check there cell phones at the door, and their not happy about it.
Right: The Students have to check their cell phones at the door, and they're not happy about it.
3. i.e. for e.g.
Wrong: Use good anti-spyware software (i.e., AdAware).
Right: Use good anti-spyware software (e.g., AdAware).
4. Effect for affect
Wrong: The rain shouldn't effect building paint.
Right: The rain shouldn't affect building paint.
Right: The rain shouldn't have any effect on Buildings.
Right: We will effect several changes during the downtime.
Right: The rain shouldn't affect building paints.
5. You're for your
Wrong: Remember to iron you're clothes on a regular basis.
Right: Remember to iron your clothes on a regular basis.
Wrong: Your right about the changes.
Right: You're right about the changes.
6. Different than for different from
Wrong: This application is different than the one at the head office.
Right: This application is different from the one at the head office.
Right: This application is better than the one at the head office.
7. Lay for lie
Wrong: I got tired and had to lay down.
Right: I got tired and had to lie down.
Right: Just lay those cups over there.
8. Loose for lose
Wrong: I always loose the Software key.
Right: I always lose the Software key.
9. Then for than
Wrong: The finance department had more issues then we did.
Right: The finance department had more issues than we did.
10. Could of, would of for could have, would have
Wrong: I could of installed that software by mistake.
Right: I could have installed that software by mistake.
Wrong: I would of sent you a meeting notice, but you were out of country.
Right: I would have sent you a meeting notice, but you were out of country.
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