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The plural of the word [bonus] is...
Valymer
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...bonuses, in English. Not boni.
I know it might seem like it would follow the same pattern as similar words like focus or radius that have two plural forms, but it doesn't.
I'm not trying to be a grammar *** but I think that some people honestly don't realize this, so thought I'd throw it out there.
I know it might seem like it would follow the same pattern as similar words like focus or radius that have two plural forms, but it doesn't.
I'm not trying to be a grammar *** but I think that some people honestly don't realize this, so thought I'd throw it out there.
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Curragraigue✭✭✭✭✭
✭This type of post is not very bonny
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Varicite✭✭✭✭✭
✭...bonuses, in English. Not boni.
I know it might seem like it would follow the same pattern as similar words like focus or radius that have two plural forms, but it doesn't.
I'm not trying to be a grammar *** but I think that some people honestly don't realize this, so thought I'd throw it out there.
I took a lot of latin. : /
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Rodario✭✭✭✭✭I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.Victoria Lux - Templar Tank
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Valymer✭✭✭✭✭I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.0 -
AlienSlof✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
I'd also like to add 'alot' which is NOT a word. It's 'a lot'.
Also, a lot of NPCs say 'snuck' which is NOT a word in British English. It's 'sneaked'.
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Nazon_Katts✭✭✭✭✭I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries."You've probably figured that out by now. Let's hope so. Or we're in real trouble... and out come the intestines. And I skip rope with them!"0 -
Rodario✭✭✭✭✭I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
I'd also like to add 'alot' which is NOT a word. It's 'a lot'.
Also, a lot of NPCs say 'snuck' which is NOT a word in British English. It's 'sneaked'.
Well, snuck is acceptable in American English and seeing as the company is American, not British...Victoria Lux - Templar Tank
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ThisOnePosts✭✭✭✭✭It's also "chlorophyll" not "colorfulphil" c'mon ZOS.. get it right!
Ah and the one very, VERY common error is: "that" instead of "dat" ... everyone knows that it's "dat"!!!!!Edited by ThisOnePosts on 6 October 2014 14:051 -
PSLAnimal✭✭✭✭- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
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Greatfellow✭✭✭
"It's" means "It is" (apostrophe indicates the contraction).
"Its" indicates possession (e.g., "Its characteristics are unique").
That's a very common error I see on the forums and in documents I edit (each year at work I edit >150 documents and compose probably 50 items read by large audiences). It's also an error I commonly have to argue, i.e., have to explain using examples in order to get my audience to understand and agree.
To stop making the errors
--think of "its" like you think of "hers" and "his",
--remember the apostrophe in "it's" is used to connect and abbreviate two words.0 -
Valymer✭✭✭✭✭Nazon_Katts wrote: »I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries.
Correct, because in English we use English dictionaries rather than Latin ones.5 -
Nazon_Katts✭✭✭✭✭Nazon_Katts wrote: »I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries.
Correct, because in English we use English dictionaries rather than Latin ones.
Usage of foreign words is acceptable in English, nonetheless."You've probably figured that out by now. Let's hope so. Or we're in real trouble... and out come the intestines. And I skip rope with them!"4 -
Valymer✭✭✭✭✭Nazon_Katts wrote: »Nazon_Katts wrote: »I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries.
Correct, because in English we use English dictionaries rather than Latin ones.
Usage of foreign words is acceptable in English, nonetheless.
I agree, but once they enter into accepted usage they develop their own little quirks and rules that often differ from those in the original language.1 -
Rosveen✭✭✭✭✭
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I'm reminded about it every time I see a recipe for our national dish in English, spelling the name "pierogies." It's already plural, damn it, take that s away. But what can you do?Nazon_Katts wrote: »Nazon_Katts wrote: »I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries.
Correct, because in English we use English dictionaries rather than Latin ones.
Usage of foreign words is acceptable in English, nonetheless.
I agree, but once they enter into accepted usage they develop their own little quirks and rules that often differ from those in the original language.Edited by Rosveen on 6 October 2014 16:391 -
Greatfellow✭✭✭Nazon_Katts wrote: »Nazon_Katts wrote: »I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries.
Correct, because in English we use English dictionaries rather than Latin ones.
Usage of foreign words is acceptable in English, nonetheless.
Yeah, but the plural of "bonus" is "bonuses".
Bonus means 'good' in Latin, so you shouldn't even be arguing it here, because we're talking about the plural of a word that doesn't mean 'good', i.e., the English "bonus".
You can make or break any rules you want, but if you were writing for any audience I write for I'd be scratching out your "boni" (yikes) and telling you to write "bonuses". I edit more than 150 documents each year, from dozens of writers, for publication to large audiences. Yep, "boni" would not get out the door. In fact, I'd call you and tease you about it, enjoy a half-hour discussion about it if you wanted, and then ask you what you were planning for lunch, see if you wanted to head over to Old Ironsides for a hamburger and beer. The beer would be a bonus. Hell, they'd both be bonuses.Edited by Greatfellow on 6 October 2014 22:121 -
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✭✭✭✭✭You're supposed to know when to use your correct spelling of "you're and "your".
You may well be trying to lose weight in real life, but when your character (please, not "toon") supports a particular god he is following a "deity", not a "diety".
Lastly, my personal favourite for every player of WoW and other such MMOs - "rouge" is what you put on your face, "rogue" is what you want your nightblade to be.4 -
Greatfellow✭✭✭You're supposed to know when to use your correct spelling of "you're and "your".
You may well be trying to lose weight in real life, but when your character (please, not "toon") supports a particular god he is following a "deity", not a "diety".
Lastly, my personal favourite for every player of WoW and other such MMOs - "rouge" is what you put on your face, "rogue" is what you want your nightblade to be.
Great batch, thanks!
Also, it's "Jason Leavey's Hair", not "Jason Leavey's hair". I can't believe people forget to capitalize that.1 -
guybrushtb16_ESO✭✭✭✭I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
You forgot "Rouge". Other than that, spot on.
alsoGreatfellow wrote: »Yeah, but the plural of "bonus" is "bonuses".
Bonus means 'good' in Latin, so you shouldn't even be arguing it here, because we're talking about the plural of a word that doesn't mean 'good', i.e., the English "bonus".
You can make or break any rules you want, but if you were writing for any audience I write for I'd be scratching out your "boni" (yikes) and telling you to write "bonuses". I edit more than 150 documents a year, from dozens of writers, for publication to large audiences. Yep, "boni" would not get out the door. In fact, I'd call you and tease you about it, enjoy a half-hour discussion about it if you wanted, and then ask you what you were planning for lunch, see if you wanted to head over to Old Ironsides for a hamburger and beer. The beer would be a bonus. Hell, they'd both be bonuses.
in latin "bonus" can be an adjective as well as a noun, so it could be translated as "a good one", which more or less matches what we use it for. In any case, reading bonuses makes me cringe so much that I'll probably have to stick with boni, but it's good to know I guess.Edited by guybrushtb16_ESO on 6 October 2014 17:100 -
martinhpb16_ESO✭✭✭✭✭
✭There is no such word as boni in English, UK at least.
In UK English, bonuses is the plural of bonus.
The English word bonus derives from the Latin word meaning good.
Latin bonus is the masculine word for good, bonum is the neuter good or good thing
In English bonus is cited as probably first being used as stock exchange slang in 18th Century London, and therefore does not conform to Latin linguistic rules.
At least the spelling is difficult for you.
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Nazon_Katts✭✭✭✭✭Greatfellow wrote: »Nazon_Katts wrote: »Nazon_Katts wrote: »I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries.
Correct, because in English we use English dictionaries rather than Latin ones.
Usage of foreign words is acceptable in English, nonetheless.
Yeah, but the plural of "bonus" is "bonuses".
Bonus means 'good' in Latin, so you shouldn't even be arguing it here, because we're talking about the plural of a word that doesn't mean 'good', i.e., the English "bonus".
You can make or break any rules you want, but if you were writing for any audience I write for I'd be scratching out your "boni" (yikes) and telling you to write "bonuses". I edit more than 150 documents a year, from dozens of writers, for publication to large audiences. Yep, "boni" would not get out the door. In fact, I'd call you and tease you about it, enjoy a half-hour discussion about it if you wanted, and then ask you what you were planning for lunch, see if you wanted to head over to Old Ironsides for a hamburger and beer. The beer would be a bonus. Hell, they'd both be bonuses.
Burgers and beer? I'm sold. BONUSES it is!!! So... where is that place?
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✭Here in Germany, both "Boni" and "Bonusse" ("bonuses") are correct as the plural for bonus
And yes, the capital letters are correct as well^^ Venus Ocean - Breton Sorceress VR16, EP, Tamriel Hero | Gixia - Breton Sorceress VR16, EP, Tamriel Hero
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Greatfellow✭✭✭Nazon_Katts wrote: »Greatfellow wrote: »Nazon_Katts wrote: »Nazon_Katts wrote: »I was under the impression both bonuses and boni were correct, just only bonuses is commonly used.
What I would like to put out there is:
- It's "Dual Wield", not "Duel Wield"
- It's "have" not "of" (in "what they should have done")
- So many people have to learn the difference between there/their/they're
- It's "definitely", not "definatly", "definetly", ...
- The plural of acronyms and abbreviations is formed with "s", not "'s" (It's PUGs, not "PUG's")
I'm sure I'm forgetting something. These are the most annoying common mistakes I can think of at the time.
No, boni isn't listed in any reputable dictionary I've found. The other things you mention are spot on, though.
Let me guess, non of those were Latin dictionaries.
Correct, because in English we use English dictionaries rather than Latin ones.
Usage of foreign words is acceptable in English, nonetheless.
Yeah, but the plural of "bonus" is "bonuses".
Bonus means 'good' in Latin, so you shouldn't even be arguing it here, because we're talking about the plural of a word that doesn't mean 'good', i.e., the English "bonus".
You can make or break any rules you want, but if you were writing for any audience I write for I'd be scratching out your "boni" (yikes) and telling you to write "bonuses". I edit more than 150 documents a year, from dozens of writers, for publication to large audiences. Yep, "boni" would not get out the door. In fact, I'd call you and tease you about it, enjoy a half-hour discussion about it if you wanted, and then ask you what you were planning for lunch, see if you wanted to head over to Old Ironsides for a hamburger and beer. The beer would be a bonus. Hell, they'd both be bonuses.
Burgers and beer? I'm sold. BONUSES it is!!! So... where is that place?
Downtown Sacramento, California. I'll buy.0
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