2006-12-31 09:00:38 · 24 answers · asked by Tony B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Oh, what a fantastic question! My favorite is when someone makes gobs of mistakes then mentions he/she is a teacher. So, not only have so many people either never learned or never applied correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but teachers admit to the same errors. I just can't send something without proofreading it first. It's interesting how much tolerance we seem to have for writing errors, when it really takes the same amount of time to communicate clearly. :)
2006-12-31 09:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
People make so many grammatical errors because they: 1). Have not retained what they WERE taught in school. 2). They feel grammar is unimportant. 3). Much emphasis is put on the informality of internet usage . 4). They do not really care that others csn or cannot understand exactly what is meant. After all, the writer is not actually seen.
2006-12-31 10:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by Grandmanini 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many have English as a second language as we are from all over the world. Many are only 7th or 8th grade and are still learning. Many are excellent spellers but poor typists. Why bother raggin on that ask and answer questions and have fun. Is there any other reason we are here. We must support each other.
2006-12-31 09:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
because this is not an english class and you are not the teacher.... simple really...
so long as the question can be understood that is all that really matters...
even people with poor writing or typing skills can use this website... isn't that great... they too get to have a voice!!!
it woould be a sorry day if the only questions we ever got here were from perfectionist academics...
annnnd spell check only helps if you are american...
2006-12-31 10:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are not educated appropriately. My dad is an English/grammar teacher, but I still make mistakes because I don't feel like taking the time to type correctly.
2006-12-31 09:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by ukchick182001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they either have had lousy teachers, or they were lousy learners, and couldn't be bothered to learn how to treat one of the most precious gifts we, as humans, have... the gift of the most sophisticated means of communication one to another. It is NOT ok to just say anything that somebody can probably figure out. It is pretty darn disgusting when we abuse this remarkable gift that we have, and it is something up with which, we should not put.
2006-12-31 09:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ain't got no idear my friend. Mabe cuz we is in a hurry an dont take the tyme to check er out.
I really think it is because they don't want to take the time to use spell check, because they are in a hurry to get their 2 points and get on with the next question!!
2006-12-31 10:04:08 · answer #7 · answered by nevada nomad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOME of it is understandable, just Internet shorthand, but there is alot of spelling on here that there is no reasonable explanation for. It just seems like some people are just plain dumb!
2006-12-31 09:04:04 · answer #8 · answered by silverblack12345 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's because they are lazybutts and don't watch their grammar, or they're too lazy to press the Check Spelling button, or... the list could go on.
2006-12-31 09:02:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jackie T. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spellcheck is for sissies and they are very well assured of their spelling prowess (sadly, there is no way to do a grammar check)
2006-12-31 10:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋