Grammar Discussions

[MEL_Traveller]

ok, i give in.... what was the grammar error in the BBC post? (2177 above)

 

[itsBella]

I am not a grammar naz_, some people don't care about how you talk and all. Grammar is important when writing content, readers just you for typos and such. I am currently using Grammarly, but still, I'm not perfect.

 

[JohnK]

Maybe and may be confuses me a lot.

"I maybe there" is wrong right? Wouldn't it be "I may be there"?

 

[Hvr]

Wouldn't it be "I may be there"?

Maybe.

 

[Stevo.1702]

Maybe.

*May be

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Maybe and may be confuses me a lot.

"I maybe there" is wrong right? Wouldn't it be "I may be there"?

The difference between may be and maybe (grammar lesson)

Maybe = adverb = same meaning as 'perhaps' or 'possibly'.
May be = verb phrase = same meaning as 'might be' or 'could be'

So in your example it would be 'I may be there'. Easy way to determine is to substitute the words above. 'I perhaps there' doesn't make sense. I 'might be there' does (make sense).

 

[JohnK]

So in your example it would be 'I may be there'. Easy way to determine is to substitute the words above. 'I perhaps there' doesn't make sense. I 'might be there' does (make sense).

I try to err on side of caution and use "may be" more often.

 

[codash1099]

I try to err on side of caution and use "may be" more often.

That's just as wrong as being wrong.

 

[JohnK]

That's just as wrong as being wrong.

You may be right, maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Happy Trails]

Might may be right.

 

[juddles]

You may be right, maybe I'm wrong.

Correct usage in common form. But IMHO (had to throw IMHO in), the only correct usage is "may be". The "word" maybe is an abomination.....

 

[Hvr]

You may be right, maybe I'm wrong.

Billy Joel said something like this in his song:

 

[JohnK]

Might may be right.

I may try that next time!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Correct usage in common form. But IMHO (had to throw IMHO in), the only correct usage is "may be". The "word" maybe is an abomination.....

It's been around since the 15th century. 'May be' and 'maybe' aren't interchangeable, they have distinct uses.

 

[andye]

It's been around since the 15th century. 'May be' and 'maybe' aren't interchangeable, they have distinct uses.

Definitely

 

[juddles]

It's been around since the 15th century. 'May be' and 'maybe' aren't interchangeable, they have distinct uses.

Yes, they have distinct and clear uses. But "maybe" still jars me...

 

[JohnK]

Billy Joel said something like this in his song:

And no maybes!

 

[defurax]

"The tasting menu at the Bommie restaurant is the perfect option for dinners wanting to experience a wider selection of food prepared by Chef Trent Dawson and his team, the dishes are designed to excite the palette and take you in a journey through the menu leaving you satiated with a lasting memory."

Must be a restaurant for artists only!

 

[Captain Halliday]

"The tasting menu at the Bommie restaurant is the perfect option for dinners wanting to experience a wider selection of food prepared by Chef Trent Dawson and his team, the dishes are designed to excite the palette and take you in a journey through the menu leaving you satiated with a lasting memory."

Must be a restaurant for artists only!

So many issues. My bolding on the spelling error. Not to mention the comma that should be a full stop.

 

[JessicaTam]

I will have to get some photos of the Falls Creek information signs whilst I am here. Wow! I really shouldn't ski angry ...