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by singwell-is off researching a lot on February 24th, 2008
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.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on February 24th, 2008
i think you meant to type "wondered"
by JamesD on February 24th, 2008
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. :-)
by FaerieWhings on February 24th, 2008
maybe it's a typo sometimes..like they miss the second 'o' and just don't go back to replace it.
by JTP on February 24th, 2008
Your pyrokenisis ain't shit boy!
NUKE EM!
by Faust ARP on February 24th, 2008
Maybe they didn't pass grammar in Jr. High.
by Miss Awesome on February 24th, 2008
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. :)
by Kdmichaels on February 24th, 2008
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.
by Yarnlady is happy every day on February 24th, 2008
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?)
by Da Azian Boi on February 24th, 2008
I don't believe people do it consciously, maybe they are not taught the difference between the two.
by AnonymousGuitarist on February 24th, 2008
Wow! I feel like the biggest hypocrite. Thank you for pointing out that I misspelled wondered in my own question. Hahaha.
by Anonemouse on August 3rd, 2010
I think there are better things to think about.
:-)
by emily6 on September 16th, 2009
I just assume a. they are lazy, b. they don't know better
by GarfieldElquitte on August 3rd, 2010
It is as ignorant as You using wandered instead of WONDERED in Your question. Homophones are too confusing, for verbal colloquialism murders the rules of syntax, grammar and meaning.
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You're reading 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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Why would you doubt it is taught these days? As a teacher, I can promise you that kids are taught the difference between to, two, and too.
by Miss Awesome on February 24th, 2008