Jeff Matthews Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 that’s not Prog ... but, Merry Christmas anyways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I don't understand the apostrophe... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 25, 2016 Moderators Share Posted December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas, Y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 48 minutes ago, mungkiman said: I don't understand the apostrophe... Me and the apostrophe, we just like to show up where we don’t belong. Just the consequence of the deadly combination of speed and lack of situational awareness. what do have against the apostrophe anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of the good folks here and their families! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Only the "good" folks, or everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 4 hours ago, BigStewMan said: Me and the apostrophe, we just like to show up where we don’t belong. Just the consequence of the deadly combination of speed and lack of situational awareness. what do have against the apostrophe anyway? The crux of the biscuit, is the apostrophe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 6 hours ago, BigStewMan said: what do have against the apostrophe anyway? Nothing, but all the other conjunctions, such as you will; they will; etc.. all put the apostrophes jus before the double L. Why is 'you all' different? What ^^ a sentence. And shouldn't Merry Texas Christmas have an apostrophe after the s in Texas since it's a Texas' Christmas? Inquiring minds want to know. Happy Christmas fellow Paul Klipsch disciples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 7 hours ago, mungkiman said: I don't understand the apostrophe... Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 3 hours ago, Weber said: Nothing, but all the other conjunctions, such as you will; they will; etc.. all put the apostrophes jus before the double L. Why is 'you all' different? What ^^ a sentence. And shouldn't Merry Texas Christmas have an apostrophe after the s in Texas since it's a Texas' Christmas? Inquiring minds want to know. Happy Christmas fellow Paul Klipsch disciples. i thought it was my use of the apostrophe that was in question -- then at a glance, i thought i was incorrect. disregard all of my posts -- my head isn’t in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 25, 2016 Moderators Share Posted December 25, 2016 Mele Kalikimaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DizRotus Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Quote Why is 'you all' different? It's not. It is a contraction of you and all, just like the initial word in this sentence is a contraction of it and is. While there are very few hard and fast rules in ever evolvIng American English, apostrophes are generally used to show possessive and for contractions. The word "its" deviates from that rule as it's used without an apostrophe to show possession and with an apostrophe to form the contraction. IMO, apostrophes should not be used to designate plural, with the possible exception of numbers, symbols etc. For example, "three 6's" is ok, but, IMO, "three 6s" is tidier, whereas, "three six's" is to be avoided. Ultimately, the purpose of language is to communicate. Better to give it your best shot, than to be so intimidated by the spelling, grammar and syntax police as to be silenced. Nevertheless, without some basic rules and an attempt to apply them, communication becomes a problem. As the Brits say, Happy Christmas and Happy Boxing Day tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, DizRotus said: It's not. It is a contraction of you and all But most spell it as y'all, and not ya'll. Makes as much sense as spelling 'you will' - y'ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 All contractions are to be used in speech or informal writing only. The contraction of you and will is you'll; the contraction of you and all is "y'all." Have you ever watched Fixer Upper? Chip Gaines, apparently a graduate of Baylor, constantly uses the tortured phrase, "your alls'" to designate plural possessive. It's awkward, but you understand him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 53 minutes ago, DizRotus said: Ultimately, the purpose of language is to communicate. Huh? Da da da dah, da de de de all I want to say is Merry Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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