Today I spelled 'code' as coad and ode as oad. What on earth is going on?
2007-12-13 04:58:49 · 35 answers · asked by D B 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Thank goodness for your answers. I have always been very good at spelling and anything to do with literacy. However, the way my spelling has been going lately I thought it must be early Alzheimer's or something similar.
2007-12-13 06:06:23 · update #1
Yes, somewhat. Use to be a whiz in the spelling department. I am with you, what is going on!!!!!!
2007-12-13 05:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
On the contrary, my spelling has always been quite good, but I find that it gets better the older I get. It stands to reason that as one gets older, one learns more!
I see the most appalling standards of spelling and written English on these pages. What on earth are they teaching in schools today, certainly not English language and spelling that's for sure?
2007-12-13 09:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just the opposite with me. I was always a terrible speller. I went to 22 schools in 18 states and spelling fell by the wayside. Sense I got my computer and started using spell check it has improved greatly. Spell check will fix the error and I usually remember it. I am 63.
2007-12-13 05:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by curious connie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes -- definately -- I used to be able to look at a word and know if it was spelled correctly but now i make mistakes all the time -- my nephew will ask me how something is spelled and I have to say wait let me look it up in the dictionary -- hope I didn't make too many spelling mistakes in this .. my friend the spell checker isn't working correctly this morning ..
2007-12-13 05:08:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure if it's my mind, my sad typing ability, or trying to catch up on the "new spelling" with texting that has the biggest influence. I swear I have dyslectic fingers. LOL I admit I do recite my little spelling rhymes all the time. I before E except after C kind-of stuff. LOL
2007-12-13 06:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-03 03:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My goodness, DB! Just visit some of the other categories and see the sad attempts at spelling from most of the contributors. It will make you feel brilliant in no time! I guarantee.
2007-12-13 11:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by Snow Globe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL- I transpose letters all the time, I thought it was just me though. Thought I must be developing senile dyslexia. I've learned to proof everything carefully before hitting send anymore.Even then some things slip by me and it's awful to post something spelled wrong and have no way to retrieve and edit.
2007-12-13 05:24:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am actually quite proud of my spelling ability until In The Dark picks me up on something totally stupid!
2007-12-13 05:04:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's one thing I can say, & that is that my spelling hasn't declined. I always loved Spelling in school & took part in many Spelling Bees.
2007-12-13 06:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I draw a blank on whether an "i" or "a" is used for words like "dependable", and the "e" in "judgement", and such. I keep my subscription to Merriam Webster's Unabridged in my links up top, for this reason, and for checking definitions to confirm the word that pops into my head means what I think it means.
Short answer? OH yeah.
2007-12-13 07:13:21 · answer #11 · answered by Dinah 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋