SHOULD OF / Should HAVE (formerly 767)

The video addresses a common grammar mistake in American English, where native speakers often confuse 'have' with 'of' due to similar pronunciation. It explores Google search suggestions to highlight the prevalence of this error. The video explains how 'have' can be reduced in speech, leading to confusion in writing. It also covers common reductions in English, such as dropping the 'H' in unstressed words, emphasizing that these are standard in everyday speech.

Why are native speakers of American English more likely to confuse 'should have' with 'should of'?

• They learn English through reading.

• They learn English through listening.

• They are taught incorrect grammar in school.

• They do not pay attention to grammar rules.

What is the main reason 'have' and 'of' are often confused in writing?

• They have the same meaning.

• They sound similar when reduced.

• They are used interchangeably in speech.

• They have the same spelling.

Which of the following phrases is grammatically correct?

• Should of had a V8

• Should of known better

• Should of been there

• Should have been there

Why is the error 'could of' so common in popular culture?

• It is grammatically correct.

• It is a new trend in writing.

• It is often used in song titles.

• It is taught in schools.

What is a common reduction in everyday English speech?

• Pronouncing all letters clearly

• Using slang instead of proper words

• Dropping the 'H' in unstressed words

• Adding extra letters to words

How is the word 'her' commonly reduced in speech?

• It becomes 'ha'.

• It becomes 'er'.

• It becomes 'ur'.

• It becomes 'huh'.

What is the correct reduction for 'he had' in everyday speech?

• He ha

• He'da

• He had

• He'd