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AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
UNCOVER YOUR SMOTHERED VERBS! One thought on “ Uncover Your Smothered Verbs! Packers and Movers in Kandivali East December 12, 2020 at 11:03 am. I like the valuable information you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here regularly. CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com FOUR ODD PUNCTUATION RULES One thought on “ Four Odd Punctuation Rules ” DF Coye February 16, 2021 at 10:36 am. I would say face-to-face should always have hyphens. So should up-to-date and some other examples like them that have their own “thingness.” COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. APOSTROPHES IN POSSESSIVES 1. If the base word is singular, add an apostrophe and s. 2. If the base word is a regular plural (one ending in s), add just the apostrophe. IF the kids toys = toys of the kids = the kids’ toys. 3. If the base word is an irregular plural, one not ending in s, add anapostrophe and s.
USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
UNCOVER YOUR SMOTHERED VERBS! One thought on “ Uncover Your Smothered Verbs! Packers and Movers in Kandivali East December 12, 2020 at 11:03 am. I like the valuable information you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here regularly. CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com FOUR ODD PUNCTUATION RULES One thought on “ Four Odd Punctuation Rules ” DF Coye February 16, 2021 at 10:36 am. I would say face-to-face should always have hyphens. So should up-to-date and some other examples like them that have their own “thingness.” COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. APOSTROPHES IN POSSESSIVES 1. If the base word is singular, add an apostrophe and s. 2. If the base word is a regular plural (one ending in s), add just the apostrophe. IF the kids toys = toys of the kids = the kids’ toys. 3. If the base word is an irregular plural, one not ending in s, add anapostrophe and s.
USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATION I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
UNCOVER YOUR SMOTHERED VERBS! One thought on “ Uncover Your Smothered Verbs! Packers and Movers in Kandivali East December 12, 2020 at 11:03 am. I like the valuable information you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here regularly. WELL, ENOUGH ABOUT ME. LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU. WHAT DO YOU Hey, listen! Listen. Listen to the silence. Listen to the noise. Listen to the birds chirp, the clock tick, the babies giggle, and the wind blow. Oh! You can’t hear those sounds? Why not? Are you toobusy talking? How
THE REAL PROBLEM WITH SWEARING The real problem with swearing? No, it’s not what you might be thinking. Recently, I posted a fun meme that had a “swear” jar and a “talking about my dog” jar for coins, reflecting an old idea that when we swear or when we talk about topics we weren’t asked about, we should drop a coin in the jar to remind ourselves to not dothat.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT: APOSTROPHES #3 Believe It or Not: Apostrophes #3. Susan Rooks February 17, 2015. December 28, 2018. American Grammar Checkups, Monday Grammar Checkups. For those who saw my recent posts on the wrong usage of apostrophes, here’s another one on apostrophes, this time using them in contractions. Many of us create contractions in words withoutthinking, right?
APOSTROPHES
The houses’ windows = their windows (the windows of the houses) 4. We do NOT add an apostrophe to create the possessive form of pronouns. The book’s cover = its cover. (it’s = “it is” or “it has”) Those books are theirs = their books. 5. We do NOT use an apostrophe to create a plural noun. NO: The cat’s were all over the place. USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
NO APOSTROPHES IN PLURALS! 5 thoughts on “ No Apostrophes in Plurals! Carnie Wilson August 1, 2019 at 2:28 pm. It is difficult to correctly write plurals these days because auto-correct will change Mondays to Monday’s. In fact, it just happened to me while writing the previous sentence!LEAD AND LED
Charles was led to believe it is true. Susan led the grammar class last Wednesday. That boxer led with his strong right hook. Charlotte led her horse to the water, and it drank. BUT: When to lead is paired with “did,” its pronunciation reverts to “leed”: Frank did lead his choir practice last night. WHEN IS A QUESTION NOT A QUESTION? 3. At the end of a polite request or command. These are tricky statements, which could easily be seen as questions. But there is little likelihood that we are opening the issue for discussion, so we end it with a period, not a question mark. Examples. A. May I suggest you ask our advertising department for help. HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATIONEDITING SERVICES1-2-1 COACHINGCORPORATE TRAININGBLOGGET HELPMEDIA I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com APOSTROPHES IN LAST NAMES And if anyone you know is a sign maker, you might want to show that person this post. For more on apostrophes: Apostrophes #1. Apostrophes #2. Apostrophes #3. Apostrophes #4. apostrophes, apostrophes in last names, apostrophes in plurals, last names ending in COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
APOSTROPHES IN POSSESSIVES 1. If the base word is singular, add an apostrophe and s. 2. If the base word is a regular plural (one ending in s), add just the apostrophe. IF the kids toys = toys of the kids = the kids’ toys. 3. If the base word is an irregular plural, one not ending in s, add anapostrophe and s.
HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATIONEDITING SERVICES1-2-1 COACHINGCORPORATE TRAININGBLOGGET HELPMEDIA I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com APOSTROPHES IN LAST NAMES And if anyone you know is a sign maker, you might want to show that person this post. For more on apostrophes: Apostrophes #1. Apostrophes #2. Apostrophes #3. Apostrophes #4. apostrophes, apostrophes in last names, apostrophes in plurals, last names ending in COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
APOSTROPHES IN POSSESSIVES 1. If the base word is singular, add an apostrophe and s. 2. If the base word is a regular plural (one ending in s), add just the apostrophe. IF the kids toys = toys of the kids = the kids’ toys. 3. If the base word is an irregular plural, one not ending in s, add anapostrophe and s.
AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. UNCOVER YOUR SMOTHERED VERBS! One thought on “ Uncover Your Smothered Verbs! Packers and Movers in Kandivali East December 12, 2020 at 11:03 am. I like the valuable information you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here regularly. DOES GOOD GRAMMAR MATTER? To me, grammar is a bridge between a writer’s ideas and a reader’s understanding of those ideas. It’s a tool that allows for clarity. It has developed over hundreds (thousands?) of years across the world, with the goal of making writing clear to readers. Without some structure, some common agreements, and some consistencies in spelling FOUR ODD PUNCTUATION RULES One thought on “ Four Odd Punctuation Rules ” DF Coye February 16, 2021 at 10:36 am. I would say face-to-face should always have hyphens. So should up-to-date and some other examples like them that have their own “thingness.” USING TOO MANY ADVERBS? 9. Perfectly. 10. Usually. And before you get all upset, thinking I’m advocating for removing ALL adverbs, please understand that I’m not. I am saying that we can all use a moment to think about the impact of our words, whether they’re necessary or are just cluttering up our writing. If they serve a purpose, use them.APOSTROPHES
The houses’ windows = their windows (the windows of the houses) 4. We do NOT add an apostrophe to create the possessive form of pronouns. The book’s cover = its cover. (it’s = “it is” or “it has”) Those books are theirs = their books. 5. We do NOT use an apostrophe to create a plural noun. NO: The cat’s were all over the place. WHEN IS A QUESTION NOT A QUESTION? 3. At the end of a polite request or command. These are tricky statements, which could easily be seen as questions. But there is little likelihood that we are opening the issue for discussion, so we end it with a period, not a question mark. Examples. A. May I suggest you ask our advertising department for help. WELL, ENOUGH ABOUT ME. LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU. WHAT DO YOU Hey, listen! Listen. Listen to the silence. Listen to the noise. Listen to the birds chirp, the clock tick, the babies giggle, and the wind blow. Oh! You can’t hear those sounds? Why not? Are you toobusy talking? How
BELIEVE IT OR NOT: APOSTROPHES #3 Believe It or Not: Apostrophes #3. Susan Rooks February 17, 2015. December 28, 2018. American Grammar Checkups, Monday Grammar Checkups. For those who saw my recent posts on the wrong usage of apostrophes, here’s another one on apostrophes, this time using them in contractions. Many of us create contractions in words withoutthinking, right?
LEAD AND LED
Charles was led to believe it is true. Susan led the grammar class last Wednesday. That boxer led with his strong right hook. Charlotte led her horse to the water, and it drank. BUT: When to lead is paired with “did,” its pronunciation reverts to “leed”: Frank did lead his choir practice last night. HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATIONEDITING SERVICES1-2-1 COACHINGCORPORATE TRAININGBLOGGET HELPMEDIA I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com APOSTROPHES IN LAST NAMES And if anyone you know is a sign maker, you might want to show that person this post. For more on apostrophes: Apostrophes #1. Apostrophes #2. Apostrophes #3. Apostrophes #4. apostrophes, apostrophes in last names, apostrophes in plurals, last names ending in COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
APOSTROPHES IN POSSESSIVES 1. If the base word is singular, add an apostrophe and s. 2. If the base word is a regular plural (one ending in s), add just the apostrophe. IF the kids toys = toys of the kids = the kids’ toys. 3. If the base word is an irregular plural, one not ending in s, add anapostrophe and s.
HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATIONEDITING SERVICES1-2-1 COACHINGCORPORATE TRAININGBLOGGET HELPMEDIA I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com APOSTROPHES IN LAST NAMES And if anyone you know is a sign maker, you might want to show that person this post. For more on apostrophes: Apostrophes #1. Apostrophes #2. Apostrophes #3. Apostrophes #4. apostrophes, apostrophes in last names, apostrophes in plurals, last names ending in COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
APOSTROPHES IN POSSESSIVES 1. If the base word is singular, add an apostrophe and s. 2. If the base word is a regular plural (one ending in s), add just the apostrophe. IF the kids toys = toys of the kids = the kids’ toys. 3. If the base word is an irregular plural, one not ending in s, add anapostrophe and s.
AMERICAN GRAMMAR
I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. UNCOVER YOUR SMOTHERED VERBS! One thought on “ Uncover Your Smothered Verbs! Packers and Movers in Kandivali East December 12, 2020 at 11:03 am. I like the valuable information you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here regularly. DOES GOOD GRAMMAR MATTER? To me, grammar is a bridge between a writer’s ideas and a reader’s understanding of those ideas. It’s a tool that allows for clarity. It has developed over hundreds (thousands?) of years across the world, with the goal of making writing clear to readers. Without some structure, some common agreements, and some consistencies in spelling FOUR ODD PUNCTUATION RULES One thought on “ Four Odd Punctuation Rules ” DF Coye February 16, 2021 at 10:36 am. I would say face-to-face should always have hyphens. So should up-to-date and some other examples like them that have their own “thingness.” USING TOO MANY ADVERBS? 9. Perfectly. 10. Usually. And before you get all upset, thinking I’m advocating for removing ALL adverbs, please understand that I’m not. I am saying that we can all use a moment to think about the impact of our words, whether they’re necessary or are just cluttering up our writing. If they serve a purpose, use them.APOSTROPHES
The houses’ windows = their windows (the windows of the houses) 4. We do NOT add an apostrophe to create the possessive form of pronouns. The book’s cover = its cover. (it’s = “it is” or “it has”) Those books are theirs = their books. 5. We do NOT use an apostrophe to create a plural noun. NO: The cat’s were all over the place. WHEN IS A QUESTION NOT A QUESTION? 3. At the end of a polite request or command. These are tricky statements, which could easily be seen as questions. But there is little likelihood that we are opening the issue for discussion, so we end it with a period, not a question mark. Examples. A. May I suggest you ask our advertising department for help. WELL, ENOUGH ABOUT ME. LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU. WHAT DO YOU Hey, listen! Listen. Listen to the silence. Listen to the noise. Listen to the birds chirp, the clock tick, the babies giggle, and the wind blow. Oh! You can’t hear those sounds? Why not? Are you toobusy talking? How
BELIEVE IT OR NOT: APOSTROPHES #3 Believe It or Not: Apostrophes #3. Susan Rooks February 17, 2015. December 28, 2018. American Grammar Checkups, Monday Grammar Checkups. For those who saw my recent posts on the wrong usage of apostrophes, here’s another one on apostrophes, this time using them in contractions. Many of us create contractions in words withoutthinking, right?
LEAD AND LED
Charles was led to believe it is true. Susan led the grammar class last Wednesday. That boxer led with his strong right hook. Charlotte led her horse to the water, and it drank. BUT: When to lead is paired with “did,” its pronunciation reverts to “leed”: Frank did lead his choir practice last night. HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATIONEDITING SERVICES1-2-1 COACHINGCORPORATE TRAININGBLOGGET HELPMEDIA I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
APOSTROPHES IN LAST NAMES And if anyone you know is a sign maker, you might want to show that person this post. For more on apostrophes: Apostrophes #1. Apostrophes #2. Apostrophes #3. Apostrophes #4. apostrophes, apostrophes in last names, apostrophes in plurals, last names ending in COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com UNCOVER YOUR SMOTHERED VERBS! One thought on “ Uncover Your Smothered Verbs! Packers and Movers in Kandivali East December 12, 2020 at 11:03 am. I like the valuable information you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here regularly. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
USING TOO MANY ADVERBS? 9. Perfectly. 10. Usually. And before you get all upset, thinking I’m advocating for removing ALL adverbs, please understand that I’m not. I am saying that we can all use a moment to think about the impact of our words, whether they’re necessary or are just cluttering up our writing. If they serve a purpose, use them. COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. WHERE HAVE ALL THE HYPHENS GONE? LONG TIME PASSING Hyphens are essential when the meaning of a sentence can get lost without one – or a reader can end up laughing at a writer. Not good outcomes. So, here are three rules for using hyphens (beyond using them to break words into syllables): 1. In compound numbers, when HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATIONEDITING SERVICES1-2-1 COACHINGCORPORATE TRAININGBLOGGET HELPMEDIA I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
APOSTROPHES IN LAST NAMES And if anyone you know is a sign maker, you might want to show that person this post. For more on apostrophes: Apostrophes #1. Apostrophes #2. Apostrophes #3. Apostrophes #4. apostrophes, apostrophes in last names, apostrophes in plurals, last names ending in CHOOSING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY Reflexive pronouns can only be used to direct action back to the subject (think mirror image) or as intensifiers. Choosing pronouns correctly sometimes means just focusing on them one at a time (and ignoring anyone else in the sentence). Once you’ve chosen the correct pronoun, keep the form when you add back the other people. COMMAS OR PARENTHESES? In my “Brush Up on Your American Grammar” workshops, I recommend not using too many pairs of parentheses (or braces, or brackets), because they’re HUGE marks and they draw attention to the information inside them, which is considered nonessential for sentenceclarity.
GRAMMAR FOR BRUSH UP ON YOUR GROWNUPS AMERICAN GRAMMAR SKILLS Grammar for Grownups Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills Grammar Goddess Communication Look Smart. Sound Smart. 508-238-8664 www.GrammarGoddess.com SusanR@GrammarGoddess.com UNCOVER YOUR SMOTHERED VERBS! One thought on “ Uncover Your Smothered Verbs! Packers and Movers in Kandivali East December 12, 2020 at 11:03 am. I like the valuable information you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again right here regularly. 3 SIMPLE RULES FOR USING COLONS WITH LISTS The items in the list below are not complete sentences, but each could finish the incomplete sentence that is in front of the colon. The accountant wants us to provide: 1. Last year’s sales figures. 2. Last year’s profit figures. 3. This year’s sales projections. However, if the items in the list are very short, sort of like ashopping
USING TOO MANY ADVERBS? 9. Perfectly. 10. Usually. And before you get all upset, thinking I’m advocating for removing ALL adverbs, please understand that I’m not. I am saying that we can all use a moment to think about the impact of our words, whether they’re necessary or are just cluttering up our writing. If they serve a purpose, use them. COMMAS WITH NONESSENTIAL INFORMATION: WHICH OR THAT 1. The board meeting that was held Monday was too long. (If there was more than one meeting, the phrase “that was held Monday” is essential to specify which meeting was too long.) 2. The copier on the third floor is broken. (If there are at least two copiers in the building, it’s critical / essential to identify which one is broken. WHERE HAVE ALL THE HYPHENS GONE? LONG TIME PASSING Hyphens are essential when the meaning of a sentence can get lost without one – or a reader can end up laughing at a writer. Not good outcomes. So, here are three rules for using hyphens (beyond using them to break words into syllables): 1. In compound numbers, when HOME - GRAMMAR GODDESS COMMUNICATION I work in three main areas — American Grammar, Business Writing, and Interpersonal Skills, including Introduction to DiSC® — to help business pros get the info they need to succeed in a short timeframe. The workshops are just three hours long to respect busy professionals’ time, and they can be tailored to meet an individualclient’s
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I will give you the American grammar information you need to succeed. Brush Up on Your American Grammar Skills incorporates punctuation and usage guidelines into a fast-paced half day of grammar information aimed at you, the adult business professional. It incorporates the most useful and necessary information that you need to succeed. FOUR ODD PUNCTUATION RULES One thought on “ Four Odd Punctuation Rules ” DF Coye February 16, 2021 at 10:36 am. I would say face-to-face should always have hyphens. So should up-to-date and some other examples like them that have their own “thingness.” VISUALLY SMOOTH OUT YOUR WRITING Huge blocks of text — more than about 8 or 9 lines — are very hard to read; they look intimidating and it’s too easy to get lost in the middle of them. To make the paragraphs reader-friendly, put one blank line between them. It makes each paragraph stand out, and it gives your readers a moment to rest. Now, if you indent your paragraphs BELIEVE IT OR NOT: APOSTROPHES #3 Believe It or Not: Apostrophes #3. Susan Rooks February 17, 2015. December 28, 2018. American Grammar Checkups, Monday Grammar Checkups. For those who saw my recent posts on the wrong usage of apostrophes, here’s another one on apostrophes, this time using them in contractions. Many of us create contractions in words withoutthinking, right?
TRICKY, TROUBLESOME PRONOUNS And no — we cannot write or say “John and me . . . ” Nice try, but no. It has to be “John and I . . . “. Same with myself, him, us, or them. They are never allowed to be the first word in a sentence. Trust me. BUT: “Her” can be the first word in a sentence when it’s used as a possessive pronoun, just not when it’s used asthe
APOSTROPHES IN POSSESSIVES 1. If the base word is singular, add an apostrophe and s. 2. If the base word is a regular plural (one ending in s), add just the apostrophe. IF the kids toys = toys of the kids = the kids’ toys. 3. If the base word is an irregular plural, one not ending in s, add anapostrophe and s.
USING SEMICOLONS IN COMPOUND SENTENCES Two sentences: John likes beer. Joe prefers scotch. With a semicolon: John likes beer; Joe prefers scotch. Two sentences: Amy will drive to work today. Sue will take the bus. With a semicolon: Amy will drive to work today; Sue will take the bus. By joining two separate short sentences, you create a longer sentence and that’s often a goodidea.
SIMPLE PLEASURES OF LIFE Simple pleasures, like reading a book on my Kindle yesterday on my back deck and seeing a tiny green dragonfly suddenly perched on the Kindle’s edge for a minute or so. Bright green body, delicate white wings. Just gorgeous and so unexpected! Of course, as I reached for my phone to take a picture – poof! Gone in flight. NO APOSTROPHES IN PLURALS! 5 thoughts on “ No Apostrophes in Plurals! Carnie Wilson August 1, 2019 at 2:28 pm. It is difficult to correctly write plurals these days because auto-correct will change Mondays to Monday’s. In fact, it just happened to me while writing the previous sentence!Skip to content
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