Hate grammar? Well, you’re out of luck. Being the structure that binds words together, it’s a crucial element of language use. Rarely are people really miffed off about grammar, though. Instead, what they hate is the study of prescriptive grammar.
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Prescriptive Versus Descriptive Grammar
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011Grammar Rules That You Can Break
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011When it comes to English grammar, there are rules you need to steadfastly adhere to and guidelines you can twist to your discretion. That, of course, complicates the use of grammar in both writing and speaking: Which ones are you supposed to stick to and which ones can you break without being incorrect?
The Quickest Way To Do A Grammar Check
Saturday, January 8th, 2011When you write short emails or compose single-paragraph assignment answers, you rarely want to get too involved with the technical aspects of writing. After all, the mechanics of your grammar is probably the least of your concerns at this point.
Basic English Grammar Improvement
Monday, December 20th, 2010Gaining the ability to compose grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs requires both knowledge and practice. While native English speakers can, often, rely on their long-honed language instincts, some amount of deliberate practice is often required if you want to get consistent results.
