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Funny/Interesting Stuff → Can YOU spot the error?

1. SyracuvatTenlii said on December 4, 2011, 08:34:54 PM (-08:00)

Regigigas
746 posts

When I saw this guy,
I wanted to cry.
Don't know why?
Give grammar a try.

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2. JC said on December 4, 2011, 11:53:27 PM (-08:00)

Keldeo
1,021 posts

what error?

3. The Spirit of Time said on December 5, 2011, 04:34:17 AM (-08:00)

Rayquaza
3,934 posts

Don't you know why?

4. 7dewott8 said on December 5, 2011, 01:47:16 PM (-08:00)

Landorus
1,545 posts

Is it the wrong your? I'm not very good with yours :/

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5. Ningamer said on December 5, 2011, 02:33:02 PM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,415 posts

If you're on about "its", possessive apostrophes don't apply to "its".

6. SyracuvatTenlii said on December 5, 2011, 03:34:30 PM (-08:00)

Regigigas
746 posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Spirit of Time Don't you know why?

I do know why.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7dewott8 Is it the wrong your? I'm not very good with yours :/

No, "Your" is correct for this context.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ningamer If you're on about "its", possessive apostrophes don't apply to "its".

That's correct, Ningamer, but that's not the problem.

7. GalliumGrant said on December 5, 2011, 04:02:43 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
690 posts

Isn't the use of the word "useable" kinda redundant?

8. Velociraptor78 said on December 5, 2011, 04:22:40 PM (-08:00)

Regigigas
803 posts

Oh, I get it.
The correct phrasing should probably be;
"Your battery is reaching the end of its usable lifespan. It will function properly; However, you should consider replacing it soon."

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9. SyracuvatTenlii said on December 5, 2011, 05:08:14 PM (-08:00)

Regigigas
746 posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velociraptor78 Oh, I get it. The correct phrasing should probably be; "Your battery is reaching the end of its usable lifespan. It will function properly; However, you should consider replacing it soon."

Eeexactly.
The error is the incorrect usage of "however". This word is meant to go at the beginning of a sentence or after a semi-colon, and NOT a conjunction like it was used.

WRONG: I threw the ball, however my friend didn't catch it.
RIGHT: I threw the ball; however, my friend didn't catch it.
OR: I threw the ball. However, my friend didn't catch it.