Correct Grammar and Spelling etc…

Lately, the grammar on the platforms has started to slip with things like USA spelling being
used etc. I’ve compiled a few examples below for us all to refer to when we are unsure.
When you were hired you were asked if your written English was on par with a native
speaker and you all said yes. However – it appears to be far from the truth with many of you.
I know this does not apply to everyone and thank you to those of you who take the time to
check your messages.
Example 1.
‘’What makes you so busy today?’’
Correction.
‘’I haven’t heard from you in a day or two, what has been keeping you busy and away from
me?’’
Example 2.
‘’Did you take your breakfast already?’’
Correction
‘’Have you been out of bed long enough to have made your breakfast yet?’’
Example 3.
‘’And where will you change your mind?’’
Correction.
‘’What can I do to help you change your mind?’’ or ‘’When do you think you will reconsider
this?’’
Example 4.
‘’You are too decided on your actions’’
Correction.
‘’Are you sure this is what you want?’’ or ‘’ Could you perhaps be more flexible and
understanding?’’
Example 5.
‘’Well, I do only had one sister’’
Correction.
‘’I only have the one sister thank you for asking, and you? Any siblings?’’

To, Too, Two

What’s the difference between to, too, and two? It’s not too difficult to use them, once
you take the time to learn what they mean – and do some practicing, too.

To
To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.

I’m going to the store

He went to Italy

This belongs to David

Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.

I need to study

We want to help

He’s going to eat

 
Too

Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":

Can I go too?

He went to France too

I think that’s Paul’s book too

Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.

I’m too tired

He’s walking too quickly

I ate too much

 
Two

Two is a number.

One, two, three…

I have two cars

She ate two pieces of pie

Their, There, They’re

Their is the third person plural possessive adjective, used to describe something as
belong to them. Their is nearly always followed by a noun.

Where is their car?

Are these their pens?

Their books are on the table.

This is their room and this is ours.

What happened to their dog?

Their being here is causing some problems.

There
There has several different uses.

1. Adverb that means the opposite of "here"

He’s over there.

Stop right there.

Do you want to sit here or there?

2. Pronoun that introduces a noun or clause.

There is something strange going on.

Is there a phone?
3. Adjective that emphasizes which person.

That guy there seems to be in trouble.

Those there look good.

4. Noun that means "that place."

From there, we drove to Boston.

I’m not going in there.

They’re
They’re is the contraction of "they are".

They’re going to be late.

Is that what they’re saying?

I think they’re lying.

If they’re ready, we can go.

I can’t believe they’re not here yet!

When they’re older, they’ll understand.

Your vs You’re
Your
Your is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as
belonging to you. Your is always followed by a noun or gerund.

What is your name?

Is this your pen?

Your book is on the table.

This is your chair and this is mine.

What happened to your dog?

This is your best work ever!

Your being here is causing some problems.

I didn’t know your working late would be so difficult.

Your cooking is the best!

You’re
You’re is the contraction of "you are" and can be followed by a present participle, noun,
or adjective.

You’re going to be late.

Is that what you’re wearing?

I think you’re lying.

If you’re ready, we can go.

I can’t believe you’re a doctor!

When you’re my age, you’ll understand.

While you’re at it, change the other lightbulb in the kitchen.

You’re welcome.
You’re the best!

UK vs USA Spelling Differences

http://www.spellzone.com/pages/british-american.cfm
This site will assist you – you can also set your keyboards to UK English as this will
highlight any errors that you have accidentally written in your message and allow you to
correct them.