[Programming]

The Comma

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How to properly use a comma:

• Use a comma before and coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, or, nor, so, and yet).
  
• Use a comma after a dependent clause that starts a sentence.
  
• Use commas to offset appositives from the rest of the sentence.
  
• Use commas to separate items in a series.
  

Examples:

I wanted the vanilla ice cream, but instead I got chocolate ice cream.

Do you want to go to Disney Land, Disney World, or Universal Studios?


The Semicolon

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A semicolon is used to combine two sentences with the same topic / main idea into one longer sentence. Although this is not always used, it makes you look intelligent when you use a semicolon. Avoid using a comma when a semicolon is needed.

Examples:

Some people write essays on their computers; others write them on paper.

I like cats; however, I hate when they scratch you.


The Apostrophe

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Apostrophes are used to indicate ownership of a proper noun.

Do not use an apostrophe in the possessive pronouns whose, ours, yours, his, hers, its, or theirs.
Do not use an apostrophe in nouns that are plural but not possessive, such as CDs, 1000s, or 1960s.
Do not use an apostrophe in any verbs.
Examples:

Did you see Programming's new laptop? (The laptop belongs to Programming)

Johnny's dog is so small!


Your and You're

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Your: Your is used to signify the ownership of something.

Example: Your dog is small.

You're: An abbreviated form of 'you are'.

Example: You're the best, Programming.


To and Too

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Too: The first meaning is "also" or "besides"; the second meaning is "excessively" or "extra". In addition, some people use it to mean "very". Think of 'too' as being relevant when there is an increase in something.

Example: Omni makes too much money off this site.

To: "To" is a preposition. Use "to" for expressing direction, place, or position.

Example: Want to go to the baseball game?


Are and Our

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Are: 2nd person singular and 1st, 2nd and 3rd person plural of the verb 'be'.

Example: The Smiths are very wealthy people.

Our: Belonging to us.
Example: Our website is growing fast!

[VYKTOR]

Good share Programming.
I hope the LQ members with shitty language & the other members with not a strong command on English will benefit from this.
👍

[Programming]

Good share Programming.
I hope the LQ members with shitty language & the other members with not a strong command on English will benefit from this.
👍

Hopefully they do, I'm sick of seeing all these sales threads with 'Your guaranteed the best service around!'.

[VYKTOR]

Hopefully they do, I'm sick of seeing all these sales threads with 'Your guaranteed the best service around!'.

I don't know why but I began laughing at reading that sentence.
& yes some of the scam reports I have read have terrible English.
I'm gonna bookmark this & post as reference to those who need it & the special LQ trolls.

[Programming]

I don't know why but I began laughing at reading that sentence.
& yes some of the scam reports I have read have terrible English.
I'm gonna bookmark this & post as reference to those who need it & the special LQ trolls.

Thank you for supporting the extermination of the trolls.

[Court]

What seems weird to me, is those people that know a lot in topics like, coding, hacking, ect always have the worst grammar, but are smart as fuck. Anyone else every notice this?

[webdev77]

You could add an em dash as well as they're, their, and there.

[TheYoungMufasa]

Thanks for this op,now I can make correct peoples grammar on the internet and feel superior.

+1

[webdev77]

What seems weird to me, is those people that know a lot in topics like, coding, hacking, ect always have the worst grammar, but are smart as fuck. Anyone else every notice this?

They aren't actually all that smart. They just have one skill and can only apply that one skill.

[Paathurnax]

I highly recommend that you add they're, their and there to this list.

Nonetheless, good thread Programming.

[Graphiix]

The sad part is, some members here on HF will find this as.. New news?

Lmao. Bad grammar annoys the shit out of me. Thanks for the share OP.

[Wheezy Gang]

This is a good thread; it explained a lot, I appreciate YOUR time that was spent making it. YOU'RE pretty knowledged in the field of grammar I suppose. ARE you planning on making more threads like these? They are helpful TO the members on HF. Spoiler (Click to View) Did I do it right?

[Programming]

You could add an em dash as well as they're, their, and there.

I will after I finish this C++ homework for another user.

[Court]

They aren't actually all that smart. They just have one skill and can only apply that one skill.

Some are very smart, some are not. I was implying that if you're smart at coding and hacking you are generally smart.

[Trust]

I highly recommend that you add they're, their and there to this list.

Nonetheless, good thread Programming.

Yes, please do.
Nice thread, Programming!

I see a writer in the making.