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Writing Right - Grammar Guide & Punctuation Profundity

Writing Right - Grammar Guide & Punctuation Profundity

How to improve spelling, punctuation & grammar.
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Even though most Clouds had English in school as their basic language, the nuts & bolts of the language often get rusty, or come loose, or get lost altogether.
I've been an English teacher for adults since I was 11 years old (!), and have taught the past 15 years at business levels, as well as specialising in areas such as medical English, Scientific English, and linguistics as a hobby on the side.
I've been surfing around on here, and have recognised the need people might have for reminders of the basic rules; after all, if most editors won't look much further than the second mistake, it behoves us to get it right and help ourselves get published faster!
So, ask away. No question is silly if it helps you - and you'll probably end up helping someone else who's afraid to ask!

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  • Persia
    by Persia 26 days ago
    Hello, and welcome to all the newcomers! If you've got any questions about the nuts and bolts of the language, ask away - no question is unimportant if it helps you on the write way.
  • Kim
    by Kim 29 days ago
    Thanks Tony. Will look into that
  • Tony
    by Tony 29 days ago
    Kim, this is more for asking specific grammar questions, though posting a short piece ( a paragraph or two) for 'correction' might be OK. For longer passages (up to about 2500 words) it's best to post them on the Forum/Critiques-general and say you particular need the grammar to be checked. But if you think there might be a lot of mistakes, best to pick up some pointers in this Group and then edit your piece as best you can before posting for critique.
  • Kim
    by Kim 1 month ago
    Hi not sure how this works, do we post something we have written and ask for it to be checked and corrected? I'm not to sure
  • Persia
    by Persia 1 month ago
    Hello to all the new peeps! We're a quiet bunch, but observant... if you have a question, just ask away, and check out our forum topics.
  • Persia
    by Persia 3 months ago
    Hello everyone! If you're on Facebook, check out Grammarly's page - loads of fun grammar-themed cartoons. Have a great writing week!
  • Persia
    by Persia 6 months ago
    Spangles, a fun site - thanks! CJ, I'm comforted to know that I'm not the only "mean" teacher out there! You go, girl! They'll thank you for it in years to come.
  • Spangles
    by Spangles 6 months ago
    If you fancy checking your spelling, there is a fun game (honest!) on the OED's website, here: http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/media/spelling-challenge-v2/
  • CJ
    by CJ 6 months ago
    I told my class the other week that if they did not start using fullstops and capitals letters, the correct versions of there/their/they're and paragraphs in their exams, they would not get a D, let alone a C. They thought that was far too harsh, and a couple of them didn't actually believe me. It's ridiculous. Using fullstops and capital letters is the first thing you learn after your alphabet! It is just pure laziness half the time... they do it at the beginning of an essay, and then give up; it's like they've shown me they know how to do it and now they don't have to bother. WRONG! In order to get a C, they have to show a 'clear and consistent' understanding. So many kids not getting Cs because they cannot grasp this simple fact...
  • GippsGirl
    by GippsGirl 6 months ago
    I, too, get frustrated by these basic errors. I wonder if we're fighting a losing battle. :(
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