Gnasher328 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I was on a forum in Thailand and I saw that one of it's members was so excited about what he was saying that he completely forgot how to use the English language and he put things like tryed becourse garanty batter wacth .......and what is your excuse? .....it's = it is. The possessive form is "its". Incorrect. The apostophe is also used to show possession. From the OED:- You use an apostrophe to show that a thing or person belongs or relates to someone or something: instead of saying the party of Ben or the weather of yesterday, you can write Ben’s party and yesterday’s weather. 'Its' would be the plural of 'It'. ie 'There were an awful lot of Its' The funny thing is Gnasher, that you just disproved the very point you were attempting to make , but you don't realise it. No I haven't. The apostrophes on the last line are 'quoe' marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher328 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Incorrect. The apostophe is also used to show possession. From the OED:- I was on a forum in Thailand and I saw that one of it's members was so excited about what he was saying that he completely forgot how to use the English language and he put things like tryed becourse garanty batter wacth .......and what is your excuse? .....it's = it is. The possessive form is "its". You use an apostrophe to show that a thing or person belongs or relates to someone or something: instead of saying the party of Ben or the weather of yesterday, you can write Ben’s party and yesterday’s weather. 'Its' would be the plural of 'It'. ie 'There were an awful lot of Its' you are joking right? > http://oxforddictionaries.com/words/apostrophe#it_s_or_its These two words can cause a lot of confusion: many people are uncertain about whether or not to use an apostrophe. These are the rules to remember: its (without an apostrophe) means ‘belonging to it’:The dog wagged its tail. Each case is judged on its own merits. it’s (with an apostrophe) means ‘it is’ or ‘it has’:It’s been a long day. It’s cold outside. It’s a comfortable car and it’s got some great gadgets. I realize this is likely a piss take, but it is sad how many here really do have little concept of the basic mechanics of the language yet are willing to argue it. OK I surrender. Looks like you only use the apostrope when it's a noun. Well, half right. Too many bloody English teachers in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orpheus454 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 "If it was like Europe and everything worked perfectly..." Like monetary union, you mean...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonjo23 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Driving a few years ago from Bangkok to Saraburi i was overtaking a container truck had to look twice because underneath the chassis was a thai guy sleeping in a hammock about two feet of the deck t.i.t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bloke fills up his pick up here most days. His prized rat dog on the passenger seat. His wife( I presume) in the pick up bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eesat Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 "If it was like Europe and everything worked perfectly..." Like monetary union, you mean...? I'm from the UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keesters Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Incorrect. The apostophe is also used to show possession. From the OED:- .......and what is your excuse? .....it's = it is. The possessive form is "its". You use an apostrophe to show that a thing or person belongs or relates to someone or something: instead of saying the party of Ben or the weather of yesterday, you can write Ben’s party and yesterday’s weather. 'Its' would be the plural of 'It'. ie 'There were an awful lot of Its' you are joking right? > http://oxforddictionaries.com/words/apostrophe#it_s_or_its These two words can cause a lot of confusion: many people are uncertain about whether or not to use an apostrophe. These are the rules to remember: its (without an apostrophe) means ‘belonging to it’:The dog wagged its tail. Each case is judged on its own merits. it’s (with an apostrophe) means ‘it is’ or ‘it has’:It’s been a long day. It’s cold outside. It’s a comfortable car and it’s got some great gadgets. I realize this is likely a piss take, but it is sad how many here really do have little concept of the basic mechanics of the language yet are willing to argue it. OK I surrender. Looks like you only use the apostrope when it's a noun. Well, half right. Too many bloody English teachers in Thailand.I find it easier to use it is rather than it's. Read it back to yourself. If it sounds wrong then you should probably be using its If the OP had used one of it is members instead of one of it's members he would have probably realized that one of its members was what he really needed to say. I'm not an English teacher. This is an English language forum used by many nationalities, not a thesis on the English language or English Literature, so does does it really matter? NO. P.S. same goes for your v.v. you're I use you are to check which one I want. Edited May 3, 2013 by Keesters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Tomato Puree is a common drink in some countries. My wife adds vodka AKA, A Bloody Mary That's tomato juice. Tomato puree is somewhat thicker and more bitter in taste. It's used for cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Tomato Puree is a common drink in some countries. My wife adds vodka AKA, A Bloody Mary That's tomato juice. Tomato puree is somewhat thicker and more bitter in taste. It's used for cooking. Tomato puree is what you need for a good spaghetti sauce, and red wine and lots of garlic of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 thats ok, saw a promotion the other day giving away two AA batteries with every box of tampons purchased Been thinking for quite a while about that but still can't formulate an answer I have got a job lot of tampons for sale if anyone is interested, bought them straight from the wholesaler, no strings attached. I'll get my coat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBanks Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 What a shame that such a potentially interesting and funny topic has been hi-jacked by some idiots wanting to show off how good or how bad they are at written English. I for one, do not give a monkey's bottom for your show boating, go start another topic and let the rest of us enjoy the sharing of amusing experiences! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvdkeyes Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Tomato Puree is a common drink in some countries. My wife adds vodka AKA, A Bloody Mary That's tomato juice, not puree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eesat Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Tomato Puree is a common drink in some countries. My wife adds vodka AKA, A Bloody Mary That's tomato juice. Tomato puree is somewhat thicker and more bitter in taste. It's used for cooking. Tomato puree is what you need for a good spaghetti sauce, and red wine and lots of garlic of course For Chicken Vindaloo actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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