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5 Steps for Perfect Grammar

Have you ever wished that you could write or speak English using perfect grammar? Here’s good news for you: it’s possible! To achieve this, you can start with these five useful tips.

1. Be Mindful of Your Subject-Verb Agreement

Disagreement between subject and verb is a very common grammatical mistake. When composing a sentence, make sure that your subject and verb agree. If your subject is in singular form, then your verb should also be in singular form. If your subject is in plural form, then your verb should be in plural form as well. Two examples of correct usage are:

The boy runs on the street.
The boys run on the street.
2. Know the Proper Usage of Words that Sound the Same

Same-sounding words are often mistakenly used interchangeably. For example, the word “there”, which can refer to a place, is sometimes used in the context of “their”, which is the possessive form for “they”. Another similar mistake is the use of “its” (possessive form for “it”) and “it’s” (contraction for “it is”). The best way to know that you are using same-sounding words properly is to consult a dictionary. You may also use grammar software for this.
3. Distinguish Between Adjectives and Adverbs

You should know how to distinguish between adjectives and adverbs. Adjectives describe nouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adjectives are not used to describe action words.
4. Read, and Keep on Reading

The best way to improve your grammar is to read a lot. By constantly reading, you will become aware of proper sentence structures. You will also enrich your vocabulary.
5. Use Helpful Programs like WhiteSmoke :)

There are a lot of helpful programs that you can use to achieve perfect grammar - WhiteSmoke is one of them. You can employ the use of our online grammar checker or our full grammar software to check if you are using words correctly, if you have proper sentence structures, and if your subject-verb agreement is in place.

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Maureen T.
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Re: 5 Steps for Perfect Grammar
Reply #3 on : Tue March 03, 2009, 15:47:42

Good tips - especially the reading one. Getting a better vocabulary is an inevitable effect of reading as much as you can. It's also really helpful for ESL students, to brush up on your grammar and get more comfortable with a foreign vocabulary.

Paul
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Re: 5 Steps for Perfect Grammar
Reply #2 on : Mon January 26, 2009, 09:18:14

Thank you Walaa El-Din.

Walaa El-Din
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WhiteSmoke
Reply #1 on : Fri January 09, 2009, 15:47:20

Very useful free tips.