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Does Grammar Include Punctuation?
...the words you use to have meaning. Both good grammar and punctuation are necessary for clear communication. How do grammar and punctuation affect communication? Proper grammar and punctuation usage result in clear and effective communication. Conversely, when grammar and punctuation are misused or absent in writing, it causes difficulties for...
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The Full List of Alternatives to Grammarly for Google Docs
...a fraction of what you’d pay with Grammarly. Pros: It checks for grammar, style, concision, readability, and dialect issues for an affordable price. Cons: There’s no free version, but there is a free trial. Zoho Writer Zoho Writer is a free tool that highlights issues with grammar, spelling, punctuation, readability,...
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LaTeX Grammar Checkers: Which Is Best?
Grammar and spelling checkers make our lives easier and improve the quality of our documents. Most of us are used to having a built-in grammar checker in our word processing software. If you’re writing in LaTeX, however, it’s not that easy. What Is LaTeX? LaTeX (pronounced law-tech or lay-tech) isn’t...
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How to Check Your Grammar Online for Free
...But if you have to pay to use them for every little email or correspondence, the cost can quickly add up. Luckily, there are free alternatives. Read on to learn about some of them. Grammarly As one of the most popular grammar checkers, Grammarly uses an AI-based text checker to...
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The 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes
Whether you’re learning English online or in person, you’ve likely experienced trouble with grammar at some point. As a student, it can be frustrating when your teacher highlights grammatical errors in your writing (often without indicating why they’re errors). In this post, we’ve compiled 10 common grammar errors in English...
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Why Grammar Is Important!
You’re probably aware that grammar is important. But some could argue that grammar is the most important part of writing. Read on to learn the five components of grammar and why proper grammar is so crucial. 1. Punctuation Yes, punctuation – while it can be considered its own category...
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Are Grammar and Spelling the Same Thing?
Some people mistakenly think that spelling is the same thing as grammar. That confusion is understandable because spelling and grammar are both essential elements of language. To illustrate how those elements differ, let’s consider this simple sentence: My cat caught a big spider. This sentence is grammatically correct, and the...
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Formal vs. Informal English (Why and When Grammar Matters)
...and grammar. This is far more common in writing than speech, especially academic writing and in professional settings. In this kind of English, it’s typical to: Use conventional grammar and spelling Avoid contractions (e.g., “don’t” or “should’ve”) and slang Use academic or technical language Use complete sentences, as well as...
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Do Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Matter on Social Media?
The internet has not been kind to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. On social media, for instance, it may seem like nobody cares about standard English. But should they? Do spelling, grammar and punctuation even matter on social media? Or is it a linguistic Wild West out there? In this post,...
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What Are Articles? A Simple Grammar Guide
English grammar can be tricky for many learners. Let’s say you have this sentence: “I need to buy ___ envelope for my wife’s birthday card.” What word do you think should go in the blank? If you chose an, you’re right! But why is an the correct word? Why can’t...
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Grammar Myths: Split Infinitives and More!
As proofreaders, we’re obviously keen on good spelling and grammar. However, since we like to get invited to parties sometimes, we try to avoid being too pedantic when possible. Not all pedants are quite so chilled out, though, so you might want to keep an ear out for these grammar...
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A Simple Grammar Guide to Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions can seem intimidating, but they are super important for building complex sentences in your writing and speech. In this simple grammar guide, you’ll learn all about them and how to use them in a sentence. What are Subordinating Conjunctions? In English grammar, a subordinating conjunction is used to...
