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[–] person@fenbushi.site 16 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Using an apostrophe in plurals. Don't know why but this one drives me insane.

Also they're/there/their and you're/your

[–] actsukrit@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I personally find your/you’re very tricky for whatever reason.

Like, I know which one I’m supposed to use, but I occasionally find myself using the wrong one every now and then for some inexplicable reason.

[–] maegul@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Yes. Especially when typing. Hand writing tends to filter the confusion out more.

[–] person@fenbushi.site 1 points 1 year ago

Sure, makes sense people can know the difference and make these mistakes because of muscle memory or whatever. The problem I have with it is it's clear many, many people either just don't know or care which one they're supposed to use.

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