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MooseMan3000 · 09-19-2005, 05:17 PM

It's "pique," not "peak" or "peek." They're different words. Something piques your interest. You peek at your sister while she's changing. You climb to the peak of a mountain.

"It's" = it is. "Its" = possessive form of it. It might not make sense to you, but learn the rule. It's really not that hard.

They're, there, and their. Once again, they're different words. "They're" is a contraction of "they are." "There" means at that place, as in "They're over there!" "Their" is the possessive form of "them." As in "They're peeking at their sisters changing!"

Apostrophes. Apostrophes are used in a few different circumstances. One is to demonstrate ownership. As in "MooseMan3000's grammar lesson is very helpful." Another is to form a contraction, as in "MooseMan3000's boring." (For those of you just joining us, that means "MooseMan3000 is boring.) You do not use apostrophes for plurals. Example: "There are several MooseMan3000's over there." This, we now know, is WRONG. Under no circumstance is it right, even if the word ends in a vowel. Whoever taught you this rule should be shot.

Ridiculous. Not "rediculous." It doesn't mean "diculous again." It's its own word.

That's all I can think of right now. If anyone has anything to add to the list, feel free.

09-19-2005, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
MooseMan3000 wouldn't mind being a ninja. Location: Maine, the Other White State.	Just a few things. It's "pique," not "peak" or "peek." They're different words. Something piques your interest. You peek at your sister while she's changing. You climb to the peak of a mountain. "It's" = it is. "Its" = possessive form of it. It might not make sense to you, but learn the rule. It's really not that hard. They're, there, and their. Once again, they're different words. "They're" is a contraction of "they are." "There" means at that place, as in "They're over there!" "Their" is the possessive form of "them." As in "They're peeking at their sisters changing!" Apostrophes. Apostrophes are used in a few different circumstances. One is to demonstrate ownership. As in "MooseMan3000's grammar lesson is very helpful." Another is to form a contraction, as in "MooseMan3000's boring." (For those of you just joining us, that means "MooseMan3000 is boring.) You do not use apostrophes for plurals. Example: "There are several MooseMan3000's over there." This, we now know, is WRONG. Under no circumstance is it right, even if the word ends in a vowel. Whoever taught you this rule should be shot. Ridiculous. Not "rediculous." It doesn't mean "diculous again." It's its own word. That's all I can think of right now. If anyone has anything to add to the list, feel free.