and finally...

[erastes]

Remember that to broach something is to open or introduce it, whereas a brooch is an ornament

Use lightening if you mean 'making lighter', and lightning if you mean 'thunder and lightning'.

GRRR. I can't tell you how many times I've seen the above mistakes in the last couple of weeks

Comments

[mylodon.livejournal.com]

It's/its.

You and I/you and me.

Pet peeves, eh?

[tharain.livejournal.com]

There/they're/their. And you're/your. Those are mine.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

reign/rain/rein

One does NOT reign in one's emotions!

GRRRRRR!

[tharain.livejournal.com]

I reign in mine. But then, I am the Queen, you know.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Now that's just wrong.

It's "I am A Queen."

[tharain.livejournal.com]

::snorts::

Purist.

And I am not just ANY "A Queen." I am THE "A Queen".

[lilian-cho.livejournal.com]

prostate/prostrate

X-D

empathic/ emphatic

[gehayi.livejournal.com]

Now, see, I didn't know that. I've never seen the word "broach" before. I've heard it used, but I've never seen it--it's always been written as "brooch," even in printed books. I figured it was one of those words that are spelled the same but that are pronounced differently...like "close" and "close," for example.

I just checked the dictionary. "Broach" is correct. Thank you. I learned something new today.

[tharain.livejournal.com]

It took me years before I pronounced "brooch" correctly; I'd only seen it written. "Ascertain" was the same way. Interestingly, I used ascertain, pronounced correctly, in speech. However, in reading, in my head, I always read it as "a-certain", even though I knew what it meant.

However, I am known for eccentric pronunciations. For example, I pronounce "Barry", "bury", and "berry" differently. Apparently I am the only person in the U.S. who does so. Sigh.

[gehayi.livejournal.com]

The first time I read "ascertain" aloud, I pronounced it "a-certain." So I feel for you.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Heh - and I made the classic mistake of rhyming epitome with loam and giving it 3 syllables not four. Only once though

*oh the shame*

[erastes.livejournal.com]

*icon adoration*

[gehayi.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It's by ladytalon.

[asphodeline.livejournal.com]

brooch?? Ow! :(

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I've seen broach used instead of brooch in two books in a week. I'd just had enough.

*glares at world *

[suryaofvulcan.livejournal.com]

I did a beta this weekend, and found, among other things, abstinent instead of obstinate.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

*giggling so hard*

[tharain.livejournal.com]

::snickers::

I love English. I was pondering the other day on the meanings of "partial".

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. I'm partial to a partial portion, me.

:)

[tharain.livejournal.com]

Preeeeeeeeecisely!

[zehavit-lamasu.livejournal.com]

My LJ must be hurting you badly on a daily basis...

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Aw - your LJ is a joy forever.

It's published books that have these errors that should be burned.

Or, more correctly, the editors of such.

*builds stake*

[zehavit-lamasu.livejournal.com]

Hahah - I know, I was just jesting... I was just about to edit the comment and edit the ^^;; smiley XD.

Couldn't disagree more... although I am the first to admit that my public (not published thanks the Goddess) crimes against English, Japanese and Hebrew... and possibly Akkadian and Arameic... should have me executed in ALL those countries (I am trying to figure out how to get myself executed in Ancient Babylon right now >_<).

[zehavit-lamasu.livejournal.com]

And that was supposed to be couldn't AGREE more *stabs self* >___< .

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I have learned to read your typos fluently.

*snuggles*

[shiawmeimei.livejournal.com]

LOL Have you seen this clip on YouTube? I nearly wet myself watching it. I help teach a self-editing class at Rosescoloredglasses.com. I'm tempted to post it as required viewing for the next class.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FjhOBiSk8Gg

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I'll check it out - thanks!

[ejab62.livejournal.com]

OMG. :D

[erastes.livejournal.com]

I know.

*shoots them*

[clarelondon.livejournal.com]

sorry, I bet you'll get loads of replies with our own experiences of this *lmao*

But I'm still getting over illustrious hair, tittering on the edge, and taunt nipples...

no that's not a medical condition, just some random reading of mine *hehe*

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Oh that's brilliant. I particularly like the nipples!

[crawling-angel.livejournal.com]

*lollies* ;p

[erastes.livejournal.com]

:)

[batboy126.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree. But none of them can equal the horror which is the apostrophe used to indicate a plural. As in 'One puppy, five puppy's.' I see it everywhere, and you can't spend all your time tearing down signs and writing stiff letters to the editor.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

We have a girl at work who sends around the daily bulletins and I could shoot her as she has no clue what an apostrophe is and how to use it.

Please save the coloured parking bay for client's.

For client's WHAT?

ARUGH!