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Some expressions are commonly used incorrectly because
they sound like other combinations of words.
could of
Should not be used instead of could have.
Ungrammatical: We
could of made the squad if we’d practiced our back handsprings more. Grammatical: We could have made the squad if we’d practiced our back handsprings more.
should of
Should not be used instead of should have.
Ungrammatical: I
guess I should of eaten something besides Twinkies.Grammatical: I guess I should have eaten something besides Twinkies.
suppose to
Should not be used instead of supposed to.
UnGrammaticaL: Hey,
Mom said you’re not suppose to eat the play-doh.Grammatical: Hey, Mom said you’re not supposed to eat the play-doh.
use to
Should not be used instead of used to.
Ungrammatical: Marguerite
use to do fifty pushups before breakfast.grammatical: Marguerite used to do fifty pushups before breakfast.
would of
Should not be used instead of would have.
Unacceptable: Leo
would of gone to the prom with Georgia if she’d asked him.Better: Leo would have gone to the prom with Georgia if she’d asked him.
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