Grammar isn't always everyone's strong suit, and if you're like us then you're definitely in touch with your inner Grammar Nazi. Whether we like it or not, we all seem to have that one illiterate friend who just can't seem to figure out the mechanics of the English language. Whether it be in verbal conversation, texting back and forth or the terribly written status that they just posted on their Facebook page, everything they have to say absolutely drives you insane, but you can't always correct them just for the sake of being decent - and possibly to save your friendship. However, you can't exactly blame them for their honest mistakes. The English language has proven to be extremely complicated on numerous occasions. Here are the most common grammar mistakes that drive us Grammar Nazi's insane.
1. Your vs. You're
Because the eternal conflict between "you're" and "your" is probably the most common grammatical mistake there is. But if you're having trouble figuring out the difference, maybe you should consult your English teacher. However, Google can be just as effective.
2. There, Their & They're
Another common mistake is the misuse of "there", "their" and "they're." Many people struggle with differentiating between the three words, and those are the ones who need to get a grip on their grammar. But that's okay because they're not the only ones who struggle with it. Should there be a mandatory class for adults which covers English grammar, since so many seem to have trouble nowadays? It wouldn't be a bad idea!
3. Then vs. Than
Another mistake that will drive every Grammar Nazi insane is confusing the words "then" and "than." And although they sound alike, once again they have completely different meanings. But if this distinction is harder than it should be, read this lesson and then try again.
4. Where, Were & We're
Similar in appearance, yet complete opposites. We're not sure where they get it from, but tons of people get "where", "were" and "we're" confused. It may seem like a petty thing to get worked up over, but if said people were like us they would easily understand our frustrations.
5. Specific & Pacific
Mistakes like this are so frustrating they can't even be sugar coated. How in the world do you confuse an adjective with an ocean? No further comments, your honor.
6. Ask & Axe
Seriously? No, you may not "axe" me a question, nor will I "axe" you. It would be murder if I actually "axed" you something. However, if "ask" is the term you're looking for, then of course you may ask me a question. Seriously though, there's no excuse for that.
7. Text Lingo
Because sometimes there's nothing more frustrating than reading phrases such as "plz tlk 2 me," and "how r u?" But the most frustrating phrases for most Grammar Nazis include the abbreviations "wyd" and "wuu2?" Because nothing will get you ignored faster than simply choosing not to write out a 3-4 word question.
8. Double Negatives
Because if you happen to live in the South, you find yourself surrounded by Southern slang and drowning in double negatives. Hearing your neighbor say "I ain't got none" when you ask them for something is all too common in certain areas. But what some of them don't realize is that two negatives make a positive in the English language. So most of the time the things you hear people say are completely contradictory to what they actually mean.
9. "Could Of"
No, just no. There is literally no such thing as "could of." There's "could have" and "could've", but "could of" is simply not optional. How you could've come up with something like that, we will never understand.
10. "I could care less."
Wow, thank you! It's so nice to know that someone actually cares. Because if you could really care less, then that would mean you actually care to some extent, right? Really though, if you actually paid attention to the context of what you were saying then you'd realize that you're technically not insulting us as you're probably intending to do. It's okay though. Maybe one day you'll finally get it.
