The foibles of spelling and grammar checkers
Everything I've discussed so far is one reason why you shouldn't rely on spell checkers. They don't know if you mean their or there, or we're or wear so they can't spot such errors.
Some grammar checkers might have a stab by analysing the context but they are then liable to make mistakes by flagging up errors which are not wrong..
I always use a spell and grammar checker but I never automatically accept its suggestions. My most common errors are typos where I reverse a couple of lettesr like that, but it's easy to make errors in the full flow of typing so you need to check your text manually as well.
I break grammar and punctuation 'rules' all the time but only in the service of clarity (and entertainment). And I do my best to ensure that my apostrophes and homophones are correct.
I hope this has helped clarify some potential pitfalls.
Common English blogging blunders - summary
Here's the answer to the question:
They're going to the fair and they left their car over there.
If you got it right – I'm sure you did – well done!
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Thank you.
Ian (the renegade grammarian)
(If there are any spelling or grmmatical errors in this article, they are totally the fault of the spellchecker.)
All jokes aside...
I commend you for this Post Yan!
Our communication is key to how we are perceived by others.
When Bogging, we incorporate our personal experiences,data, etc. Each backed by the information we have attained by our source(S).
Okay, so this includes our research.
Let us include the "homophones" in that research. It will only improve our writing style, not hurt it.
It just makes sense to do it that way!
I will be more aware of my word choices as I continue on my Blogging journey!! :)