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It really stands out to me when someone's written 'would of' instead of 'would've'...anyone know why they get it wrong?
I'm not an English teacher but it just confuses me when I come across it so wondered if anyone else notices it too?
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over a year ago
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I never noticed people doing this until I took a linguistic anthropology class in university.
My professor pointed it out to us as a modern example of a natural evolution in language. It's basically quicker to say, it is easier and rolls off the tongue. Think of how you and others talk. It often comes out as "would of" and this eventually leads to it being written that way, too.
It happens most often with frequently used words - the same reason that many commonly used verbs (like "to be") in other languages have irregular conjugations. |
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over a year ago
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It's incredibly irritating. Would of, should of, could of. It's a sign they haven't thought at all about what they're actually trying to say, otherwise it would be obvious that it's the wrong fucking word.
I think it's becoming endemic though. |
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over a year ago
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People who have poor written literary skills will just take words they hear and recognise and assume that's correct when typing.
Would of and Would've sound the same when spoken (in most accents), so they just type what they say. |
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it sounds like "would of" when you say "would've" its an easy mistake to make but it does make me go  .
I'm not hugely keen on "discrete" when they mean "discreet" but its pretty low on my list of irritants  |
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I'd hazard a guess that, as spoken English is becoming more relaxed, people are less aware that it's an abbreviation of "would have", and therefore write it as it sounds.
Language is always changing, especially as society becomes more open/communication becomes more global, as people are exposed to different languages this becomes visible in the common language.
I both like and dislike this, to be honest!
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"I never noticed people doing this until I took a linguistic anthropology class in university.
My professor pointed it out to us as a modern example of a natural evolution in language. It's basically quicker to say, it is easier and rolls off the tongue. Think of how you and others talk. It often comes out as "would of" and this eventually leads to it being written that way, too.
It happens most often with frequently used words - the same reason that many commonly used verbs (like "to be") in other languages have irregular conjugations."
There's an irregular conjunction on the A38. |
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over a year ago
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"And what's with "that'll learn you""
That gets right on my tits! When people actually say that, I just want to slap them in the mouth.
And saying 'f' instead of 'th'. or english people trying to pronouce welsh place names with the 'll' sound saying 'cl'. NO! |
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"I never noticed people doing this until I took a linguistic anthropology class in university.
My professor pointed it out to us as a modern example of a natural evolution in language. It's basically quicker to say, it is easier and rolls off the tongue. Think of how you and others talk. It often comes out as "would of" and this eventually leads to it being written that way, too.
It happens most often with frequently used words - the same reason that many commonly used verbs (like "to be") in other languages have irregular conjugations."
also easier to miss the silly letter 'u' out of colour?   |
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over a year ago
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"Depends on how formal you want to sound.
I would've had more cake
I would have had more cake
I'm happy to get messages that aren't in 'text speak'
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Be honest - you just want cake... |
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"And what's with "that'll learn you"
Aaaaahhh it's "that will teach you." bloody moron I'm related to. "
That's quite a bristolian thing I think. I have been guilty of saying that but in doing so I knew it was grammatically incorrect. |
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In casual conversation it's neither here nor there, but it always makes me realise I would be unlikely to ever form a relationship with someone who didn't know the difference.
Same as putting apostrophes where they shouldn't be.....
However the amount of "professionally" produced signs which have errors is amazing and scary!!!
I genuinely struggle to understand some errors and once had an embarrassing moment in a shop where the guy said "free" when he meant three (pounds)!!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I never noticed people doing this until I took a linguistic anthropology class in university.
My professor pointed it out to us as a modern example of a natural evolution in language. It's basically quicker to say, it is easier and rolls off the tongue. Think of how you and others talk. It often comes out as "would of" and this eventually leads to it being written that way, too.
It happens most often with frequently used words - the same reason that many commonly used verbs (like "to be") in other languages have irregular conjugations. also easier to miss the silly letter 'u' out of colour? "
Yes. Just like that  |
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I can understand why people write it.....but it annoys me that the basics of language seem to be missing with many....however it doesn't bother me as much as people mispronouncing "h" as "haitch"! That makes me want to kill them a little bit. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"it sounds like "would of" when you say "would've" its an easy mistake to make but it does make me go .
I'm not hugely keen on "discrete" when they mean "discreet" but its pretty low on my list of irritants "
And compliment when complement is meant.
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It's because "would've" and "would of" sound very similar acoustically. I think it's a very natural mistake to make. It's a mistake, but understandably made.
When I was a kid I thought the first part of "Where are my shoes" and "Where am I going" were composed of the same words.
I also thought "sealing wax" was "ceiling wax" (like the opposite of floor wax).
People make mistakes. Just correct them if you feel the need, and move on. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I can understand why people write it.....but it annoys me that the basics of language seem to be missing with many....however it doesn't bother me as much as people mispronouncing "h" as "haitch"! That makes me want to kill them a little bit."
That is the one that is the nails down the blackboard feeling for me. It is also endemic now; I heard a Radio 4 announcer using it. |
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"I can understand why people write it.....but it annoys me that the basics of language seem to be missing with many....however it doesn't bother me as much as people mispronouncing "h" as "haitch"! That makes me want to kill them a little bit."
I pronounce it as 'haitch'
That's how it's supposed to be pronounced as far as I'm concerned |
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"Funny but being dyslexic I find it easier to write how I speak so I would be guilty of this grammar error. My sincerest apologies. "
Which is perfectly fine  |
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb "
That isn't a letter though#! |
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!"
OK. W starts with a D |
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!"
Ell isn't a letter either. L is |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!
OK. W starts with a D "
Exactly. So you've lost your argument right there! H doesn't start with a "h" like many other letters don't start with that letter! |
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!
Ell isn't a letter either. L is "
I don't know of a letter in the English alphabet that is pronounced "erb". Perhaps you would care to enlighten me?? |
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!
OK. W starts with a D
Exactly. So you've lost your argument right there! H doesn't start with a "h" like many other letters don't start with that letter!"
It was a joke, not an argument. I pronounce it like it's supposed to be pronounced.
Hospital as opposed to ospital, hotel as opposed to otel etc. |
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!
Ell isn't a letter either. L is
I don't know of a letter in the English alphabet that is pronounced "erb". Perhaps you would care to enlighten me??"
Read my post above. I didn't realise 'ell' was supposed to be the letter L. I actually thought she meant hell. Don't treat me like a thick please  |
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!
Ell isn't a letter either. L is
I don't know of a letter in the English alphabet that is pronounced "erb". Perhaps you would care to enlighten me??
Read my post above. I didn't realise 'ell' was supposed to be the letter L. I actually thought she meant hell. Don't treat me like a thick please "
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Ok |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wait, what's wrong with saying "haitch"?
It literally starts with an "h". Lol
Exactly
But ell starts with an e.
As does erb
That isn't a letter though#!
Ell isn't a letter either. L is
I don't know of a letter in the English alphabet that is pronounced "erb". Perhaps you would care to enlighten me??
Read my post above. I didn't realise 'ell' was supposed to be the letter L. I actually thought she meant hell. Don't treat me like a thick please
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Ok "
Great, appreciate it |
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I would love to understand correct usage of words and punctuation , but I find it hard enough to spell correctly . I don't always understand important letters and have to have a lot of help with forms , so I am just grateful to be able to get my point across and hopefully people understand what I am trying to convey . I find that more important than anything |
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However the amount of "professionally" produced signs which have errors is amazing and scary!!!
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A B&M has opened in the next town. I was dismayed to see their stationery section labelled as the stationary section.  |
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"Ay
Bee
See
Dee
Ee
Eff
Gee
Aitch
Eye
Jay
Kay
Ell
Em
En
Oa
Pee
Kew
Arr
Ess
Tee
You
Vee
Double you
Eks
Why
Zed
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I don't know why buy I read every single one of these in my head in a Brummie accent. |
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"A recent phenomenon I've noticed is the fucking stupid use of question marks.
"Your pictures made me horny ??"
" I would love to fuck you??"
...for example."
I noticed this the other day! I think it's when someone puts a wink emoji at the end of a sentence and some phones can't display emojis correctly, so it appears as ?? for some strange reason |
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"A recent phenomenon I've noticed is the fucking stupid use of question marks.
"Your pictures made me horny ??"
" I would love to fuck you??"
...for example.
I noticed this the other day! I think it's when someone puts a wink emoji at the end of a sentence and some phones can't display emojis correctly, so it appears as ?? for some strange reason"
I didn't know that. Thanks, but what dumb arse phones they must be. |
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"A recent phenomenon I've noticed is the fucking stupid use of question marks.
"Your pictures made me horny ??"
" I would love to fuck you??"
...for example.
I noticed this the other day! I think it's when someone puts a wink emoji at the end of a sentence and some phones can't display emojis correctly, so it appears as ?? for some strange reason
I didn't know that. Thanks, but what dumb arse phones they must be."
It's also what non site supporters get when they try to add an emoji |
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"A recent phenomenon I've noticed is the fucking stupid use of question marks.
"Your pictures made me horny ??"
" I would love to fuck you??"
...for example.
I noticed this the other day! I think it's when someone puts a wink emoji at the end of a sentence and some phones can't display emojis correctly, so it appears as ?? for some strange reason
I didn't know that. Thanks, but what dumb arse phones they must be.
It's also what non site supporters get when they try to add an emoji"
Well that explains about a third of my inbox! |
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