Have you ever wandered why instead of "too" to intensify a feeling or agree, (e.g.: "Me too" or "That is too long") they will use "to" (e.g.: "Me to" or That is to long")? Why do some people do this? Is it ignorance?
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AnonymousGuitarist
ANSWERS: 12
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i think you meant to type "wondered"
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maybe it's a typo sometimes..like they miss the second 'o' and just don't go back to replace it.
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Yes. Perhaps some people aren't sure of the difference between them. Or perhaps the words might be typed by people whose 'first' language is not English. In which case, I think it's forgiveable. :-)
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When we were small, we were taught the difference between the three homophones: to, too and two. I doubt this is taught these days...or that other spellings are also taught.
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Wow! I feel like the biggest hypocrite. Thank you for pointing out that I misspelled wondered in my own question. Hahaha.
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As you can see in your own question, it's very easy to miss a keystroke when you are typing. I hardly ever notice when other people make small mistakes like that. My computer insists on leaving the final r so that my answers often say you when I really mean your. I would never assume it is ignorance, but maybe a lapse in their education. (Maybe thats what you meant?)
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I think it's a common mistake. I don't believe it is ignorance -- I just think it's one of those "rules" that people often simply don't remember. Or, they don't proofread what they wrote or typed. I'm often guilty of that, myself. Also, with the popularity of text messaging and instant messaging, many people shorten every typed word. I think that counts for many mis-spellings in today's society.
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I don't believe people do it consciously, maybe they are not taught the difference between the two.
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People misuse homophones quite often because they sound the same. Sometimes it's ignorance, and other times, it's just a typo. Another common one is 'your' instead of 'you're'. 'Wandered' instead of 'wondered' happens sometimes, too. :)
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Maybe they didn't pass grammar in Jr. High.
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I just assume a. they are lazy, b. they don't know better
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