Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Improper usage of Homonyms!!!

EVERYDAY on Facebook or Twitter, I recognize the usage of improper homonyms.  Does the correct usage not apply to social networks? Or, do people just subconsciously use these words......every.....day?

Homonym: Two words that have the same pronunciation, but different meanings and/ or spelling.

Formal Examples

They're- Contraction of the words "they are"
There- Usually refers to a place or a clause
Their- Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

You're- Contraction of the words "you are"
Your- Belonging to or associated with a person


Real examples of improper usage (Pictures added)

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