In this day in age, technology, along with general stupidity, has caused a devolution of the English language. I'm not sure about other languages, I only speak, read, and understand English, so that's what I'm talking about.
Inspired by chatboards, other people's blogs, and websites like urbandictionary.com, I've decided to compile a list of words that are commonly spelt incorrectly; in no particular order. It's disappointing because they're not even difficult words. I recommend looking up their definition on a website like dictionary.com, if you're in the middle of typing something and you come across a word that you don't know how to spell. Please be advised that this list will likely never be complete, just expanded upon until I think I've covered everything.
1. to
2. two
3. too
4. there
5. their
6. they're
7. basically
8. supposedly
9. necessarily
10. necessary
11. social
12. controversy
13. you're
14. your
15. we're
16. were
17. where
18. stupid
19. ridiculous
20. ludicrous (not Ludacris, like the rapper.)
21. congratulations
22. regardless
23. hypocrite
These are not just words, but phrases. I put them here because people often say could/would/should "of." That's incorrect. They are all seen as the contractions "could've, would've, should've" and in slang terms, butchered as "would'a, could'a, should'a."
24. could have
25. would have
26. should have
This is the first installment of what will likely be a collection of spelling corrections. More to come, I just don't know when.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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