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 Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:39 pm
laughing pixie Yes, you need an apostrophe. Let's go is actually a shortened version of let us go. It's not a request or a demand as in, "Let us go, evildoer!" It's just a suggestion. xD But we've shortened it to let's because let us go to the park is just a little too froofy sometimes. Thank You. Can you also give the example where it is not required for the apostrophe? Or does that particular case not exist except in idiotese? (And thanks for not jumping down my throat for a necro, rip me up on grammar in this one! )
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:01 pm
MarcyTyson laughing pixie Yes, you need an apostrophe. Let's go is actually a shortened version of let us go. It's not a request or a demand as in, "Let us go, evildoer!" It's just a suggestion. xD But we've shortened it to let's because let us go to the park is just a little too froofy sometimes. Thank You. Can you also give the example where it is not required for the apostrophe? Or does that particular case not exist except in idiotese? (And thanks for not jumping down my throat for a necro, rip me up on grammar in this one! )
The only situation that would make "lets go" acceptable without an apostrophe is one where you actually mean "lets" instead of "let us."
The boy lets go of the balloon.
If you used "let's" in this sentence it'd just be silly.
The boy let's go of the balloon = The boy let us go of the balloon.
When you're confused about whether or not to use an apostrophe, always look at your choices and think about what letters the apostrophe is standing in for, and how the sentence would look if those letters were there.
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:13 pm
laughing pixie MarcyTyson laughing pixie Yes, you need an apostrophe. Let's go is actually a shortened version of let us go. It's not a request or a demand as in, "Let us go, evildoer!" It's just a suggestion. xD But we've shortened it to let's because let us go to the park is just a little too froofy sometimes. Thank You. Can you also give the example where it is not required for the apostrophe? Or does that particular case not exist except in idiotese? (And thanks for not jumping down my throat for a necro, rip me up on grammar in this one! )
The only situation that would make "lets go" acceptable without an apostrophe is one where you actually mean "lets" instead of "let us."
The boy lets go of the balloon.
If you used "let's" in this sentence it'd just be silly.
The boy let's go of the balloon = The boy let us go of the balloon.
When you're confused about whether or not to use an apostrophe, always look at your choices and think about what letters the apostrophe is standing in for, and how the sentence would look if those letters were there.Thanks for the clarification, I feel it will help others as well biggrin (I also have to remember to remove the checkmark from the "Attach Signature" box, as well...it can get annoying! )
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:41 pm
You use an apostrophe for contractions as well as to show possession. The oddball exception to this rule is it's/its. It's is a contraction of it is. Its is the possessive.
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:16 pm
Thanks! I know these many things already but it will be a useful resource and a motivator yo help correct my spelling! ninja
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 1:57 pm
I'm a new roleplayer looking to get into a literate roleplay so could you help me please.
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 3:12 pm
digital dark signer I'm a new roleplayer looking to get into a literate roleplay so could you help me please. Are you asking in terms of improving your grammar and spelling or are you just asking in general to get attention? If it's the latter then you're posting in the wrong place. Please be more specific.
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 3:15 pm
Lady Bern digital dark signer I'm a new roleplayer looking to get into a literate roleplay so could you help me please. Are you asking in terms of improving your grammar and spelling or are you just asking in general to get attention? If it's the latter then you're posting in the wrong place. Please be more specific. I was asking for help with my spelling and grammar
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