Thursday, May 7, 2009

6th Post



http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindasun/2699997778/

The error here is small. The apostrophe mark here is placed wrongly. It should read "Extras" instead.

5th Post



http://www.flickr.com/photos/deecapp/2076733248/

The error here is intentional as it generates humor. The term gooder does not exist although readers will generally get the impression that the idea is to imple the word "Better."

4th Post



http://www.flickr.com/photos/amymccourt/2494880402/

First of all, hat is a Dog Gun? Is it a new weapon? And what kind of traps do we use? This sign is missing commas which would have prevented any confusion or ridicule. The sing should correctly read,"NO TRESPASSING with DOG, GUN, TRAP OR MOTORIZED VEHICLE."

3rd Post



http://www.flickr.com/photos/holidaysnaps/2244952043/

A common error in Singapore, rarely seen in the US. Instead of "got," it should be have. Also, there is a lack of specifics. Is the Motel management indicating that they have internet service or are they trying to indicate that they have internet access, but not for the guests? The sign should read,"We have internet access," or "We have internet access available."

2nd Post



http://thegrammarvandal.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/your-welcome/

The mistake is obviously the word "Your," and a mistake i initially missed were that the pronouns were in lower case. The sign should read," You Are Welcome To Walk Across Our Property."

First Post



http://www.flickr.com/photos/maireadre/279837719/

A couple of signs spotted in Britain. Although the intention is clear, (hump on the road), it does give the impression that there are animals with humps crossing the road ahead.
The signs should be separated in order to avoid confusion.
For example:

"humped Zebra Crossing" = 1) Zebra Crossing
2) Hump Ahead