Apostrophe Abuse, wrong word
Now you’re just being sarcastic
Ok, this guy is either a master of irony or a complete moron. In case you can't make it out, the sign says, "Dry Cleaning at it is best". Astonishing. Of course it's the logical next step from the ...
Abuse’s of plural’s and apostrophe’s
It's time for an apostrophe round-up, because every now and again you just have to kick back and enjoy yourself. Peter Ball sent in this picture from the George Inn near London Bridge station: Peter has also helpfully provided a summary of the likely thought ...
Water Lily’s
Water Lily's, originally uploaded by GrammarBlog. This post will be short but sweet.
Apostrophe’s and the soap’s
We're used to being baffled by misplaced apostrophes in the wider world by now, but when they crop up in soap operas too it creates a whole new level of intrigue. In a recent episode of seminal prime-time UK television soap Coronation Street, long standing character (won't somebody offer the ...
Ross Kemp on Misplaced Apostrophes
I stumbled across this scattergun approach to apostrophes recently while wandering the gangland streets of south London. Feel free to give this barber a call on the number below and explain the difference between a possessive noun and a plural. Please excuse me while I switch to Alan Partridge mode: 'Idea ...
A day at the race’s
A day at the race's, originally uploaded by GrammarBlog. I'm on a stag do in sunny Bournemouth but I couldn't let this one slide. Also note the random capitalisation throughout. This gem ...
Dr. Dobb’s cover story
Fwd: Dr. Dobb's magazine front page, originally uploaded by GrammarBlog. Thanks to Jacob for this picture of Dr Dobb's Journal. Apart from the whopping it's/its error in the main story ...
One for the ladie’s
One for the ladie's, originally uploaded by GrammarBlog. We don't usually pick on punctuation miscreants in cases where the offender is not a native English speaker. The French are ...
Boxing Clever(ly)
We had a couple of photos added to our Flickr group that I'd like to share with you. Handel with Care Originally uploaded by Velo Steve
Sport Cafe’
Sport Cafe', originally uploaded by GrammarBlog. Can't find an accented E in your character set? Nevermind, just stick an apostrophe on the end for that authentic French look. Seen ...
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