Why do SO MANY people not understand the difference between "there" and "they're"?
"they're" means "they are"
I grew up in a VERY SMALL town where people REALLY don't understand much about grammer, YET I have learned this simple lesson. Why haven't others? SO MANY others...
2007-01-01 11:38:47 · 16 answers · asked by LD 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's grammar, not grammer.
And yeah, I get your point.
2007-01-01 11:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they type in their sleep?...
Joking aside, I know what you mean. I'm crazy about grammar (not grammer btw; sorry about that I'm a grammar nazi). And I have autism. And people who don't have learning disabilities don't have an excuse! Then again, it could merely be a product of this fast-paced society. Who takes the time to wait, anymore? I do!
2007-01-01 11:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by filia_san 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most people do know the difference, but when they're typing they're in a hurry and don't pay any attention to it.
really, what has growing up in a small town have to do with it? i'm sure that you have schools there.
2007-01-01 11:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya i get you, but i guess "they're" a lot of people who just don't pay enough attention to grammar and the like. You're right though, "there" is no excuse for that..lol...:D
2007-01-01 11:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think our education system is falling to the wayside. So often on this Q&A bord there's so many people who mistake lose for loose.
Either many people here are very undeucated for their age, or they are lying on their profiles.
2007-01-01 11:44:05 · answer #5 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They know the difference. It's just a matter of laziness and the fact they simply do not care.
2007-01-01 11:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by castle h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too many hippies with teaching certifications.
A lack of eduational standards, that thinks just passing is enough.
2007-01-01 11:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by vaughndhume 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a lot of people don't realize (or care) that they are being judged by how they talk and write. And thus, they don't feel it's important.
2007-01-01 11:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by jplrvflyer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either they didn't pay attention in school or they just skipped school most of the time.
2007-01-01 19:11:42 · answer #9 · answered by ctsnowmiss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How superior of you to be the grammar king of your town.
2007-01-01 11:44:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋