i or I ? which one you use?
By chdsandeep
@chdsandeep (397)
India
May 13, 2010 9:51am CST
hello friends...
While writing during discussion or comments we use word "I" several times.. Have you ever noticed what you are writing... Whether you are writing it as capital alphabet of English of writing simply smaller one "i".
I use both... Sometimes when it comes into my mind.. that I am writing smaller then I make it captial but while writing fast we do not consider to write bigger one or small one and simpley write i..
So which one myLotters ofter write i or I ?
Thanks
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13 responses
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
13 May 10
hi Chdsandeep It is only proper grammar to capitalize I meaning
myself and not put i in discussions.I have goofed on this a
number of times but really I do try my best to capitalize
it as it looks grammatically correct. It jars me when I
see in my own discussins that I forgot to capitalize the'I's
that I use.
@chdsandeep (397)
• India
13 May 10
Hello Hatley Sir
Yes, it is correct grammar rule to use "I" instead of "i" but auto correction option is available on Microsoft office and other application so we have got habit to write small as it will be corrected by software itself..
Its my pleasure that you replied on my discussion
Thanks Sir for your valuable response
Have a great time Sir!!!
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@chdsandeep (397)
• India
14 May 10
Hello friend!!
thats your style of writing...
Have nice time!!
Happy myLotting!!
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
13 May 10
If you want to be proper about it we should always use the capital I. Really when used alone, it is never "i" but only improperly. It's the same thing with "A." When the letter is used alone like that it is to be used as a capital.
@chdsandeep (397)
• India
14 May 10
Hello dear friend!!
You are right only A can be used as a... no other English alphabet can be written smaller as single...
You seems to be professional by your photo on your profile...
Thanks for your response...
Take care...
Have nice time
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@deniaz2005 (11)
• Indonesia
14 May 10
i choose "i" because it doesn't need any capslock to write, and it's so simple
@chdsandeep (397)
• India
14 May 10
hello friend
Welcome to this amazing portal!!
Looking at your ease....that you don't want to use caps lock key...
It is not correct way to write but yes it provides you comfort...
Have great time on this amazing site!!
Enjoy the discussion!!
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@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
14 May 10
Its depends. The more formal way of course is using I. If I am going to put something into writing then I always use "I". We were always taught by our English teacher to always use "I" for I. But that has changed since I learned how to send text messages cause I use "i" for texting since that is informal.
@chdsandeep (397)
• India
14 May 10
Hello friend!!
Yes, you are right... we are taught to write I as I in schools and it is the only correct way to write... As you said writing text messages, i.e. SMS, we often use i instead of I... yes that is also making our English poor...
Thanks for your response dear
Take care!!
Have nice time!!
Happy myLotting!!
@mhl509509 (5)
• China
14 May 10
If you do not say those ,i can not recognze this problem.yes, I always writ I ,but sometimes write i too.Because when I use "I",I think this is formal occasion.But I will write bigger I from now on in spite of formal occasion or informal occasion.Thank you!
@chdsandeep (397)
• India
14 May 10
Welcome to myLot dear friend..
Welcome to our family big family.. You will be able to share your views here and discuss whatever you wish... It is amazing portal to learn a lot along with earning...
You have already learned to use capital I... ha ha at your very early stage of joining... Its just starting... keeping watching what is in store for you from this wonderful site...
Thanks for your response...
Take care and have great time on this portal..
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@sumanadep (1228)
• India
14 May 10
I don't think that matters when you are writing some casual content.
Well I personally use capital I even when writing casual content. I think that is grammatically correct. I am use to it now and I do it without being conscious about it.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
14 May 10
For me both because small i use it for not the beginning of the sentence.
@bestylish (922)
• Philippines
14 May 10
I use "I". But there are times that I don't notice it that I use "i"... sometimes. I guess I just got used to it. You know... this is an interesting topic (in my opinion). It made me reflect on my actions.
@kharlav (1669)
• Philippines
13 May 10
I usually use both small and capital letter. WHenever I am in a hurry, I could use "i" instead of "I". But if I notice it, like you, I change it into a capital letter. I want to use "I" as much as possible because it is proper. And to also practice my writing, so I use and try to have correct usage of words and correct grammar.
@kenites (337)
• Philippines
13 May 10
It really doesn't matter as long as your message can be understood by the readers. Although gramatically speaking it is correct to use the capital "I" but it is understandable if anybody here uses the small "i" to refer to yourself since Mylot discussion is not really strict on grammar. As long as your message is clear then it is going to be just fine.
